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Quadrangular body of unvarnished wood, with molded back and front, the outline tapering to the top of the soundboard. Two F-holes. The end of the pegbox curved and terminating in a flat piece of wood. The bridge pierced with ornamental holes. Four black decorative pegs. At the base a large peg for supporting the instrument.
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Title: Violoncello
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Italy
Culture: Italian
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 114.5cm x 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Classification: Chordophone-Bowed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.955
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