Mandolin

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Mandolin

Description

An 8 string mandolin has 3 finger spats. It is shaped like a gourd, 23 inches long, 8 inches wide. It has a pearl inlay design on the body and pearl inlays on the neck, 25 stripes on the back and 8 ivory-colored handle string tighteners. It was made in Detroit, Michigan and has a trademark of American Conservatory. It has a crack in the front.

Acquisition

Accession

c.17

Source or Donor

Charlton Park

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Width

8 in

Length

23 in