Mandolin

Object/Artifact

East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Mandolin

Entry/Object ID

2012.37.1.1

Description

Mandolin made by luthier George McNish and owned by George "Pudgy" Douglas, light-brown wood face with darker wood on sides and back, yellow string neck strap connected at base and tied around neck below head, interior label marked "908 N. Broadway," 25"h x 9 1/2"w x 2 1/4"d, 1937-1938*. * Per Knoxville City Directory: 1937 - 908 ½ Broadway Musical Repair Shop, GD McNish (Ruth), r 908 ½ N Broadway; Geo M Douglas (Edith T), rear 1116 N Central. 1938 - 908 ½ Broadway National Musical Repair Shop, Geo D McNish (Ruth W), r 908 ½ N Broadway; Geo M (Edith T), r rear 1118 N Central.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

McNish, George (Knoxville)

Date made

1937 - 1938

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/4 in