Richmond Appalachian Dulcimer: Museum Object and Cultural History
Richmond Appalachian Dulcimer: date made: 1848 - 1855. maker: Richmond, John. Object Name: dulcimer.
The object in the museum catalogue
This Appalachian dulcimer was made by John Richmond in Hinton, West Virginia, between 1848 and 1855. It is a double-bout dulcimer, with three strings (one melody string and two drone strings), 17 metal frets, 4 diamond-shaped sound holes, 3 wooden friction pegs, carved out pegbox, and rounded head.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1848 - 1855
- maker: Richmond, John
- Object Name: dulcimer
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 3 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 34 1/4 in; 8.255 cm x 16.51 cm x 86.995 cm
- place made: United States: West Virginia, Hinton
- ID Number: MI.67.012
- catalog number: 67.012
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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