Violin case owned by Bo Diddley: Museum Object and Cultural History
Violin case owned by Bo Diddley: Date: mid 20th century. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Owned by: Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008.
The object in the museum catalogue
A black wooden violin case with green fabric interior. The case has a keyhole lock and metal handle at side. Metal loops also appear near keyhole.The interior has a small compartment located underneath where the violin's neck would rest.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: mid 20th century
- Manufactured by: Unidentified
- Owned by: Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008
- Type: cases (containers)
- Medium: wood with metal and cloth
- Place used: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Blues (Music)
- Topic: Composers (Musicians)
- Topic: Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Topic: Men
- Topic: Musicians
- Topic: Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Topic: Rock and roll (Music)
- Object number: 2013.177.1.1c
- Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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