Mandolin

Name/Title

Mandolin

Entry/Object ID

2020.13.1

Description

Mandolin with 8 strings and decorative inlay. The instrument consists of a deep resonance box and lachryform harmonic cover over which the strings are stretched. The guard is inlaid with a decorative pattern of stylized floral scrollwork.

Context

Used by Alva Eastman, a member of the Barre, Vermont, Mandolin-Guitar Club, who regularly performed at the Barre Opera House

Acquisition

Accession

2020.13

Source or Donor

Belknap, Arlie Buttura

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Mandolin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Stringed

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

24 in

Width

8 in

Depth

6 in

Material

Wood, Tortoiseshell, Metal