Dulcimer, circa 1860
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Dulcimers, easy to make and play, were most commonly used by people living in rural areas or on the frontier. Dulcimers, like this mid-19th century example, were favored instruments at informal dances in New York, Michigan, and other states bordering the Great Lakes.
Dulcimers, easy to make and play, were most commonly used by people living in rural areas or on the frontier. Dulcimers, like this mid-19th century example, were favored instruments at informal dances in New York, Michigan, and other states bordering the Great Lakes.
Artifact
Dulcimer
Date Made
circa 1860
Creators
Unknown
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to a New York maker.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Sounds of America Gallery (Foster Memorial)
Object ID
33.73.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Spruce (Wood)
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 4.331 in
Width: 15.748 in
Length: 43.898 in
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