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Hammered dulcimer
Alternate name:Hackbrett
Date: 1850-1900 ca.
Place Made:Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Model: none
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
Width: 12-3/8 in
Height: 4 in
Diameter of resonator holes: 7/8 in
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01124