Richmond Appalachian Dulcimer

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Object Details

maker

Richmond, John

Description

This Appalachian dulcimer was made by John Richmond in Hinton, West Virginia, between 1848 and 1855. It is a double-bout dulcimer, with three strings (one melody string and two drone strings), 17 metal frets, 4 diamond-shaped sound holes, 3 wooden friction pegs, carved out pegbox, and rounded head.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1848 - 1855

ID Number

MI.67.012

catalog number

67.012

Object Name

dulcimer

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 34 1/4 in; 8.255 cm x 16.51 cm x 86.995 cm

place made

United States: West Virginia, Hinton

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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

Dulcimers

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-466b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_606073