Object Details
maker
Richael, Claude L.
Description
This folk fiddle was made by Claude L. Richael of Grove City, Pennsylvania around 1930. It is unusual in that the corner blocks are glued to the outside of the ribs to form a traditional violin outline. Richael, in a letter from 1932, claimed that although he could “make more improvement in the outward appearance of the instrument,” the violin “is perfect in tonal properties from the first.” This violin is made of a two-piece table of pine, back and ribs of hardwood, maple neck, pegbox and scroll, stained mahogany fingerboard, and a heavy opaque reddish-brown varnish.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Claude L. Richael
date made
1932-1933
ID Number
MI.364772
accession number
122570
catalog number
364772
Object Name
fiddle
Physical Description
pine (table material)
hardwood (back material)
Measurements
overall: 23 3/8 in x 7 13/16 in x 3 1/4 in; 59.3725 cm x 19.84375 cm x 8.255 cm
Place Made
United States: Pennsylvania, Grove City
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Violins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_605626
