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Banjo

Date1850-1880

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Smyth County (possibly)

MediumWalnut with white wood rim, brass and iron/steel hardware, paint, and hide head.

DimensionsOL: 39 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2005.708.2

DescriptionBanjo, fretless 5-string with seven stars painted on the rim; three stars painted on the neck and one star on the tail piece. It has a 13 1/2" hide head. This banjo is similar to several found in the Smyth County Viriginia area.
ProvenanceCW purchased from Roderick Moore of Ferrum, VA, in 2005.