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Hurdy-gurdy
Small hurdy-gurdy (vielle à roue) with guitar outline. Front one-piece, of plain maple, with two C-shaped soundholes at tail. Back and ribs of plain maple; single lines of painted purfling on edges of front, back and ribs. Eleven keys. Original disposition unclear: perhaps one chanterelle, two bourdons and trompette.
- Date:
second quarter of 19th century - Maker:
Errard - Collection:
Royal College of Music Museum - Inventory number:
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Mâcon
- Measurements:Length: 392mm. Width: 149mm.
- View the original record:http://museumcollections.rcm.ac.uk/collection/Details/collect/1234