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Violin
Strohviol type instrument. Body made of a solid piece of wood, a large curved metal horn attached. It was originally intended for use in recording studios. The sound of the single string is amplified via its metal ' bridge' and a flexible membrane within the instrument's body. The body and horn (detachable) each have a storage bag of cotton sateen.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F93.98.1
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Length
(cm): 84
Width
(cm): 10.5
diameter
(cm): 26.5
Techniques
plated
METAL WORKING
Material
wood
mahogany
metal
bone
fabric
gold
Location
In store
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