New England Bass Viol Case: Museum Object and Cultural History
New England Bass Viol Case: date made: ca 1790. Object Name: case. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This case was made by an unknown maker in New England, United States, about 1790. It is a rare original “coffin” case of wood with one bow holder and accessory box accompanies the Crehore New England Bass Viol (Cat. #1981.0030.01). When closed, this case resembles a small coffin.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: ca 1790
- Object Name: case
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 49 3/4 in x 19 1/2 in x 14 1/8 in; 126.365 cm x 49.53 cm x 35.8775 cm
- place made: United States: New England
- ID Number: 1981.0030.02
- catalog number: 1981.0030.02
- accession number: 1981.0030
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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