Case for heirloom Saxon violin and bow: Museum Object and Cultural History
Case for heirloom Saxon violin and bow: Date: late 19th century. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Type: violins.
The object in the museum catalogue
A black Protégé-shaped violin case for the heirloom Saxon violin with bow (2020.28.1ab).
This case features a red synthetic lining/cushion interior to hold violin and bow, two metal clip closures, and a handle. The bow clasp bears a mark "GSB." There are no other visible markings.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: late 19th century
- Manufactured by: Unidentified
- Type: violins
- Type: musical instruments
- Medium: wood with metal and cloth
- Dimensions: H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 31 5/8 in. (12.1 × 24.1 × 80.3 cm)
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Topic: Music
- Topic: Slavery
- Object number: 2020.28.2
- Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Clarence P. Cameron
- Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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