Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- This harpsichord was made by an unknown maker possibly England, in the 19th century. It is a single manual harpsichord with a compass of GG - g3 (no GG#), and a disposition of 2 x 8’, with two handstops. The harpsichord has a spruce soundboard, and ebony naturals and ivory topped accidentals. The name board, a later addition, is inscribed: “Italian Harpsichord circa 1665, Maker Unknown.“ This instrument appears to be Italian in style that has been shortened.
- The case is made from stained walnut with hinges and a lock plate made from iron. The trestle stand has a drawer with an iron lock plate.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Hugo Worch
- ID Number
- MI.315749
- accession number
- 65928
- catalog number
- 315749
- Object Name
- harpsichord
- Physical Description
- spruce or pine (soundboard material)
- ebony (naturals material)
- ivory (accidental caps material)
- quill (plectra material)
- walnut (case material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- instrument: 9 3/4 in x 37 1/2 in x 65 1/4 in; 24.765 cm x 95.25 cm x 165.735 cm
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Harpsichords
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_606017
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-282a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
