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Triple harp

"A high-headed harp with back of nine ribs of sycamore, similar to 16/1 [triple harp by David Evans, Museum no. 1740-1869], though much less elaborate. Slightly rising belly of two pieces of pine, undecorated, with six small soundholes and the string holes shod with iron staples. The post is undecorated. The neck terminates in a rudimentary scroll." Anthony Baines, Catalogue of Musical Instruments in the Victoria and Albert Museum - Part II: Non-keyboard instruments (London, 1998), p. 77.

  • Date:
    About 1740 (Made)
  • Maker:
    Richards, John [Person]
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Wales
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  • Materials:carved and planed sycamore frame and ribs; planed pine belly.
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  • Inscriptions:J.R.
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 194 cm Height of harp's post, Width: 71 cm maximum width of belly, Depth: 71 cm