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Mandolin
Mandolin of modern ('Neapolitan') type, of lute-like construction, using mainly mahogany, rosewood and pine, with some decorative inlays of tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and ivory. The back compromises 19 ribs and the instrument carries four paired courses of strings (in brass and steel) and 17 metal frets. With later plectrum and mandolin tutor dated 1968.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F93.17.1-4
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length (cm): 62
Width (cm): 20.5
Depth (cm): 14.5
Material
brass
steel
silver
pine
rosewood
mahogany
softwood
tortoiseshell
Location
In store
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