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Appalachian Dulcimer

Appalachian dulcimer, a zither of dark wood shaped like an elongated triangle. Originally with three strings, two now missing. With three heart-shaped soundholes. Tuning pegs of brass and ?bone.

  • Date:
    20th century
  • Maker:
    Anonymous
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    U.S.A.
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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Brass;Metal;Bone;Animal?
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  • Inscriptions:D.M.S. [crown] S. 71 [sticker on the inside]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 945 mm Max W = 191 mm