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1897.54.1

A monochord fiddle, 17th century, lacking bridge.

1897.54.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
A monochord fiddle, 17th century, lacking bridge.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Thomas William Taphouse
Date / Period
Date made: 1600 -1700
Date collected
By 1897
Acquisition information
Donated: 1897
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carpentered
Dimensions
Length: max 1840 mm, Width: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1897.54.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bowed Lute