Hammered dulcimer
Alternate name(s)
- Hackbrett
Date1850-1900 ca.
Place MadePennsylvania, United States, North America
Modelnone
Serial No.none
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DescriptionHollow, wooden body varnished on all sides except for bottom. 41 metal strings, two wooden bridges (the bass bridge perpendicular to body, the treble bridge slightly angled). Bridges cut out to allow the strings to pass through. 44 wooden tuning pegs (wrest-pins), strings fastened on opposite end with metal screws (hitch-pins). 18 metal screws and numerous nails fasten table to body. Bottom secured to body with four screws as well as nails. Two holes cut into bottom of soundbox act as sound holes.
DimensionsLength: 47-7/8 in
Width: 12-3/8 in
Height: 4 in
Diameter of resonator holes: 7/8 in
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01124
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1850-1900 ca.
1850-1875 ca.
1850-1890 ca.
1865-1875 ca.