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Maker(s):Lambert, J. N.
Culture:French
Title:Hurdy gurdy
Date Made:mid to late 18th century
Type:Musical Instrument
Materials:Wood, ivory, and mother of pearl
Place Made:Europe; France; Paris
Accession Number:  MH SK 2006.1239.INV
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Description:
Stringed instrument with six strings, two along each side of the center block and two strung through it over a bridge. The center block is covered by an ebony board and has on one side sets of black and white keys. The top of the block terminates in a scroll with a figure of head at the top. Set with six tuning pegs. Two scrolling holes at the base. Crank at the base.

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