Banjo, circa 1870
THF124373 / Banjo, circa 1870
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Artifact Overview
This iconic American instrument had its roots in the stringed instruments played by free and enslaved African Americans living in colonial America. By the 1890s, the banjo was firmly ensconced into American popular culture.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Banjo
Date Made
circa 1870
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.391.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Rosewood (Wood)
Vellum (Paper)
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Dimensions
Length: 26 in (instrument)
Diameter: 9.625 in (instrument)
Length: 36.811 in (case)
width: 12 in (case)
Inscriptions
Henry C. Dobson's Patent July 16, 1867
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