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Bow, Bass Viol

Object Name:
Bow, Bass Viol
Object ID:
1965.525
Creator:
(NH?)
Place of Origin:
New Hampshire?
Date:
1800 - 1900
Description:
Cello Bow. Dark wood, black and gold thread wound around just above tightening end. Ivory tightening knob, tip. Mother of pearl decoration on grip. Remains of broken horsehair attached. No markings.
Material:
Wood
Ivory
Dimensions:
H-1.25 L-27.75 D-0.5 inches
Provenance:
Possibly a second bow for Dearborn cello, 1958.009.01. Otherwise came with one of the other cellos at NHHS.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Cellos
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