Hammered dulcimer

Alternate name(s)

Hackbrett

Date1850-1900 ca.

Place MadePennsylvania, United States, North America

Modelnone

Serial No.none

SignednoneMarkingsnoneDescriptionHollow, 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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