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Harp Lute

Edward Light British
ca. 1815
Not on view
The harplike pillar supports diatonically tuned bass strings to extend the range of the fretted strings. The pitch of the bass strings could be raised a semitone by finger-operated ring stops that work very much like pedals on a harp.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Harp Lute
  • Maker: Edward Light (British, London ca. 1747–ca. 1832 London)
  • Date: ca. 1815
  • Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Wood, lacquered and gilded
  • Dimensions: Overall: 35.2 x 12.9 x 84.1 cm (13 7/8 x 5 1/16 x 33 1/8 in.)
  • Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
  • Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1950
  • Object Number: 50.184.1
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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