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Viol, Bass

Object Name:
Viol, Bass
Object ID:
2012.020.01
Creator:
Dearborn, David M. and Lyman
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
1835-1845
Description:
Back piece of a bass viol, with label of David M. and Lyman Dearborn, Concord, NH, 1835-1845. Maple. Dark finish on exterior; unfinished interior. Nine thin, square glue blocks along lengthwise joint on interior. Some remnants of ribs remain. Printed paper label adhered to interior surface: "PREMIUM / Bass and Double Bass Viols, / MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY / D. M. & L. DEARBORN, / Opposite the American House, / CONCORD, N. H."
Material:
Wood
Maple
Dimensions:
W-19.2 L-33.8 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward Wall
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