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Violin and bow
This violin is made of maple with a spruce top, and has fittings of ebony. It has an unusual double band of purfling, giving the instrument an ornate appearance. The bow has a flower design in mother-of-pearl inlaid on the frog.
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19th - 20th century - Maker:
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Manx National Heritage - Inventory number:
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Ramsey (Timezone: Europe/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: 9.5 x 76 x 24 cm