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Fibreboard Violin

American History Museum

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    Object Details

    Description

    This violin was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1940-1950 by an unknown maker. The violin’s table and back are made of fibreboard, a type of engineered wood.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Adam Gallan

    Date made

    1940-1950

    ID Number

    1987.0055.08

    catalog number

    1987.0055.08

    accession number

    1987.0055

    Object Name

    violin

    Place Made

    United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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    Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
    Music & Musical Instruments
    Violins

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4ead-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_606104

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