Henry Ford's First Violin, 1880-1900
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford loved music-especially the fiddle tunes he enjoyed at the country dances of his youth. As a young man, Ford bought this inexpensive fiddle and learned to play it a bit. Though he was never able to play as well as he would have wished, Ford's love of the fiddle and rural dance music remained with him throughout his life.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Violin
Date Made
1880-1900
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
45.123.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Spruce (Wood)
Sycamore (Wood)
Mother of pearl
Horsehair
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Brown
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 7.75 in
Length: 23.5 in
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