Violoncello Bow

ca. 1800–1825

Not on view

Octagonal ironweed stick, French tip with trapezoidal mortise, ivory headplate, no liner, ebony frog with prismatic guide, no underside, mother-of-pearl eyes, roughly filed octagonal bone button with turned ornamental groove.

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Title: Violoncello Bow
Maker: Dodd workshop (?)
Date: ca. 1800–1825
Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
Culture: British
Medium: Wood, other materials
Dimensions: L. of stick 69.5 cm (27.37 in.); L. of hair 59.8 cm (23.5 in); Weight 90.4 gm.
Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1982
Object Number: 1982.24
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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