Object Details
- Description
- This Appalachian dulcimer was made by an unknown maker in Kentucky, between 1900 and 1925. It has a modified hourglass-shaped body made of cherry, with three strings (one melody string and two drone strings), wood nut and bridge, 18 metal frets, open sides in place of sound holes, 3 wooden friction pegs, open pegbox, and rectangular head.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- 1990 - 1925
- ID Number
- MI.67.007
- catalog number
- 67.007
- accession number
- 272441
- Object Name
- dulcimer
- Physical Description
- cherry (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 7/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 28 7/8 in; 7.3025 cm x 19.05 cm x 73.3425 cm
- place made
- United States: Kentucky, Kentucky
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Dulcimers
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_606072
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-466a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
