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Tin Pan Fretless Banjo

Object Details

Description

This banjo was made by an unknown maker in the United States around 1880-1920. It is a Four-String banjo made from a tin pan. The neck appears to be commercially made. There are four Grover tuning pegs. Stamped on tuning peg rings:

GROVER
PAT. PEND.

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1880-1920
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 24 in x 11 in x 2 1/4 in; 60.96 cm x 27.94 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name
banjo

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