Guitar, circa 1850
THF109598 / Guitar, circa 1850
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Artifact Overview
This Martin guitar was owned by the family of Susan Pentland of Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Composer Stephen Foster dedicated his first published song, Open Thy Lattice, Love to Susan, a neighbor and friend. According to family tradition, this guitar was played by Foster.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Guitar
Date Made
circa 1850
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Sounds of America Gallery (Foster Memorial)
Object ID
35.893.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Spruce (Wood)
Rosewood (Wood)
Ebony (Hardwood)
Bone (Material)
Metal
Nylon
Wood (Plant material)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 36.22 in
Width: 11.614 in
Inscriptions
stamped inside body: C.F. MARTIN / NEW YORK
inscribed on pegbox: JEROME
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