Viol, Bass
- Object Name:
- Viol, Bass
- Object ID:
- 1894.002
- Date:
- circa 1790
- Description:
- Bass Viol. Spruce, maple, birch, and possibly fruitwood. Dark brown coloring, large handsomely carved keys, rather flat scroll at end. Complete with bridge and strung with catgut. Painted on front surface at either side where neck joins body: "LAUS" (one side of neck) "DEO" (other side of neck), each word in a scrolled ribbon. Latin translation: "Praise be to God." Inside in ink, "C. Schmidt 1868, Cleveland".
- Material:
- Wood
Spruce
Maple
Birch
Fruitwood - Dimensions:
- H-45.5 W-18 D-8.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by James Hervey Bingham (1781-1859), classmate and friend of Daniel Webster (1782-1852). Given to NHHS by surviving children of Bingham in 1894.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mary C. Brewer and Charlotte J. Cleveland
- Subjects:
- Musical instruments, Musicians
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