Violin

ca. 1825–1905

Not on view

This folk instrument is made in the form of a European model violin. Natural wood finish, unvarnished. Dark wood ornamental inlay in dots and diamond shapes around the edge. Fingerboard, tailpiece, and pegs of dark wood. Two S-shaped soundholes. Two bows.

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Title: Violin
Date: ca. 1825–1905
Culture: South American
Medium: Wood, various
Dimensions: Overall: 19.1 x 2.5 x 58.4cm (7 1/2 x 1 x 23in.)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.3524
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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