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Violin
This violin is made of maple with a spruce top, and has fittings of ebony and boxwood. It has an unusual double band of purfling, giving the instrument an ornate appearance. The violin was played by the donor's uncle, Robert Corlett, a Sulby postman.
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late 19th century - Maker:
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Manx National Heritage - Inventory number:
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Sulby, Isle of Man - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:321.322-71 Necked box lutes or necked guitars sounded by bowing with a bow
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:321.322-71 Necked box lutes or necked guitars sounded by bowing with a bow
- Repository:Manx National Heritage
- Measurements:overall: 61 x 21 x 5 cm