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Bow

Method of hair tightening: frog and hair missing. Stick: made of ?pernambuco, burgundy in colour; cross section octagonal for entire length; no wiring; padded grip with bright leather. Head: facing: plain but with some glue, indicating the strip is missing; triangular plane; hollowed hole for trapezoid plug; the outer edge is sharply tapered. Frog: missing.

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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Overall length: 687mm. Stick diameter at head: 7mm. Stick diameter at frog: 10mm. Max concavity: 18mm at 300mm from head. Weight: 52g.