Violin

Date1700-1800

OriginEurope, Germany, Munich (possibly)

MediumSpruce, Maple, Ebony, Ivory

DimensionsOverall: 59.7 x 19.8cm (23 1/2 x 7 13/16in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carruthers Lashly.

Object number1982-177,1

DescriptionViolin with replaced fingerboard and bass bar. This has an ivory nut and ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, saddle, end button, and tuning pegs. (The tuning pegs have circular inlay of mother of pearl.) The top plate is of spruce; the sides and back plate are of maple. Coating in poor condition.Inscription(s)see marksMark(s)A paper label in the interior is partially readableProvenanceGift of Mrs. Carruthers Lashley of Decatur, Illinois