Mayse Five-String Fretless Banjo

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Mayse, John
Description
This banjo was made by John Mayse in Surry County, North Carolina around 1900-1910. It is a Five-String Fretless Banjo, with a commercial 8 bracket hoop, and the wooden neck and rim are painted red.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Kyle Creed
1900-1910
ID Number
MI.66.154
catalog number
66.154
accession number
263342
Object Name
banjo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 34 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in x 2 in; 88.265 cm x 26.67 cm x 5.08 cm
place made
United States: North Carolina, Surry county
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Banjos
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_605681
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4f73-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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