Mayse Five-String Fretless Banjo

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Object Details

maker

Mayse, John

Description

This banjo was made by John Mayse in Surry County, North Carolina around 1900-1910. It is a Five-String Fretless Banjo, with a commercial 8 bracket hoop, and the wooden neck and rim are painted red.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Kyle Creed

date made

1900-1910

ID Number

MI.66.154

catalog number

66.154

accession number

263342

Object Name

banjo

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 34 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in x 2 in; 88.265 cm x 26.67 cm x 5.08 cm

place made

United States: North Carolina, Surry county

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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

Banjos

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4f73-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_605681