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Hawaiian zither
Alternate name:Fretless zither
Alternate name:Monochord
Alternate name:Zither, melody strings, played with slide
Date: 1928 ca.
Place Made:United States, North America
Model: none
Serial No: 134289
SignedStenciled in black paint below embossed decorations on front, in black paint, partially worn off: HAWAIIAN ZITHER / SERIAL No 134289 PATENTED APR. 21, 1928. [no such patent exists]
Markingsnone
DescriptionA one-string instrument in the shape of a trapezoid;
Hitch pin is located on the bottom rib; bridge is not original. Metal body, painted mustard-brown. On front of body are painted, in black, a piano-style keyboard at upper left, two roses around soundholes, embossed floral decorations, and signature and patent number at bottom.
Hitch pin is located on the bottom rib; bridge is not original. Metal body, painted mustard-brown. On front of body are painted, in black, a piano-style keyboard at upper left, two roses around soundholes, embossed floral decorations, and signature and patent number at bottom.
Dimensionsmetal body: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.) at longest x 4 3/4 in. (121mm.) at widest, 1 3/4 in.
(45 mm.) at neck, x 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.) deep
added wooden neck: 22 in. (56 cm.) long
(45 mm.) at neck, x 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.) deep
added wooden neck: 22 in. (56 cm.) long
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01396