Appalachian Dulcimer: Museum Object and Cultural History
Appalachian Dulcimer: date made: 1875 - 1899. Object Name: dulcimer. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This Appalachian dulcimer was made by an unknown maker possibly in Tennessee, between 1875 and 1899. It is a single-bout dulcimer, with three strings (one melody string and two drone strings), 15 metal frets, carved out pegbox for 3 wooden friction pegs with 1 peg extant, and a hook-shaped head.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1875 - 1899
- Object Name: dulcimer
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 3 3/16 in x 7 in x 33 1/4 in; 8.09625 cm x 17.78 cm x 84.455 cm
- place made: United States
- ID Number: MI.67.004
- catalog number: 67.004
- accession number: 272602
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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