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James, Evan (Ieuan ab Iago) (Harp maker)

The first harp made by Evan James, mid 1800s. Evan James composed the Welsh national anthem with his son James James.

Harp
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

48.411

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: James, Evan (Ieuan ab Iago)
Association Type:
Date: 19th century (mid)
Place: Pontypridd
Associated Person/Body: Moore, Ambrose
Association Type: Owner
Place: Porth

Creation/Production

James, Evan (Ieuan ab Iago)
author of the words of ‘Hen Wlad fy Nhadau’
Role: Harp maker
Place: Pontypridd
Period: 19th century (mid)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Height (mm): 1600
Width (mm): 440
Depth (mm): 900

Location

In store-room
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