New England Bass Viol Case: Museum Object and Cultural History
New England Bass Viol Case: date made: 1800-1825. Object Name: case. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This New England Bass Viol case was made by an unknown maker in the United States, around 1800-1825. It is made of black painted wood with green felt lining. This case was accessioned with a New England Bass Viol made by William Green (Cat. #1985.0861.01).
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1800-1825
- Object Name: case
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: felt (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 50 3/8 in x 19 5/8 in x 12 1/8 in; 127.9525 cm x 49.8475 cm x 30.7975 cm
- place made: United States
- ID Number: 1985.0861.02
- accession number: 1985.0861
- catalog number: 1985.0861.02
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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