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Aeolian harp

Aeolian harp, a box-zither designed to be placed in the opening below a sash window and sounded by a draught of air passing over it. Rectangular soundbox, wedged-shaped in cross-section; cover of coniferous wood, supported on end blocks to allow the passage of air across the strings. Soundboard and soundhole framed with red and black painted lines; the whole instrument varnished. Two movable bridges of simple triangular section; twelve gut strings. The cover is not full length so that the wrestpins are accessible without removing it.

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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 819mm. Width: 120mm. Height: 72mm.