Appalachian Dulcimer: Museum Object and Cultural History
Appalachian Dulcimer: date made: 1990 - 1925. Object Name: dulcimer. Physical Description: cherry (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
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.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1990 - 1925
- 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
- ID Number: MI.67.007
- catalog number: 67.007
- accession number: 272441
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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