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German Scheitholt Zither

Object Details

Description
This German Scheitholt style zither was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It has a rectangular shaped body, with a wood nut and bridge, 15 metal frets, two round sound holes, 4 metal tuning pins, and a rounded head.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 4 5/8 in x 31 1/4 in; 8.89 cm x 11.7475 cm x 79.375 cm
Object Name
zither
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