Violin bow
DateCa. 1770-1790
Mediumivory, pernambuco wood (est), hair, metal
DimensionsOverall length: 28 5/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1948-4
DescriptionViolin bow for 1948-3. "The stick is round, and cut from choice pernambuco wood of a dark chocolate color. The head is elongated in antique style, and is without ivory or silver tip. The frog is original, and fashioned of ivory without a metal underslide. The screw button is original, and of ivory. The weight is 1 3/16 ounces." THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY"Inscribednone
Markingsnone
ProvenanceRudolph Wurlitzer Company, New York City
Exhibition(s)
unknown
late 18th century
Ca. 1810
Ca. 1760
1975
April 12, 1757
November 1, 1709
1785-1806
1730-1740
1770-1785
1700-1800