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Violin Bow

Object Details

Description

This bow was made by an undetermined maker, provenance and date unknow. It is a violin bow made of Pernambuco wood, ivory tip plate, ebony frog, metal tightening screw, and without horsehair. The bow is stamped:

Pat'd in all countries
Th[ ] Stain [ ]
patent I.A.IND [/] STAATEN A

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Gift of Albert F. and Lorette M. Moglie
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 29 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in x 7/16 in; 74.295 cm x 3.175 cm x 1.11125 cm
Object Name
bow
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