Chromamêtre

Roller et Blanchet French

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Chromamêtre
Maker: Roller et Blanchet (French)
Date: 19th century
Geography: Paris, France
Culture: French
Medium: Wood, metal
Dimensions: Length: 82.2 cm (32.7 in.)
Greatest width: 12.8 cm (5 in.)
Depth of soundbox: 4.9 cm (1.9 in.)
Sounding length of string: 63.3 cm (25.9 in.)
Classification: Accessory
Credit Line: Gift of Bettina W. Grimson, in memory of Samuel B. Grimson, 1957
Object Number: 57.6
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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