Harp Lute

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.

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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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