German Scheitholt Zither: Museum Object and Cultural History
German Scheitholt Zither: Object Name: zither. Physical Description: wood (overall material). Measurements: overall: 3 1/2 in x 4 5/8 in x 31 1/4 in; 8.89 cm x 11.7475 cm x 79.375 cm.
The object in the museum catalogue
This German Scheitholt style zither was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It has a rectangular shaped body, with a wood nut and bridge, 15 metal frets, two round sound holes, 4 metal tuning pins, and a rounded head.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Object Name: zither
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 3 1/2 in x 4 5/8 in x 31 1/4 in; 8.89 cm x 11.7475 cm x 79.375 cm
- place made: United States
- ID Number: 1993.0569.08
- catalog number: 1993.0569.08
- accession number: 1993.0569
- Credit Line: Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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