Violin bow
DateCa. 1770-1790
Mediumivory, pernambuco wood (est), hair, metal
DimensionsOverall length: 28 5/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1948-4
DescriptionViolin bow for 1948-3. "The stick is round, and cut from choice pernambuco wood of a dark chocolate color. The head is elongated in antique style, and is without ivory or silver tip. The frog is original, and fashioned of ivory without a metal underslide. The screw button is original, and of ivory. The weight is 1 3/16 ounces." THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY"Inscription(s)noneMark(s)noneProvenanceRudolph Wurlitzer Company, New York City
unknown
Ca. 1760
Ca. 1810
late 18th century
1700-1800
1730-1740
1760-1770
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