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Violin and bow
This half-size violin is made of maple with a spruce soundboard. The bows made from an unknown wood, most probably Brazilwood. It was most likely intended as a child's instrument. One string was broken and replaced in 1995.
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Manx National Heritage - Inventory number:
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- 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: 51.7 x 17.3 x 7 cm