Violin case
Date1750-1800
OriginEngland
Mediumleather, wood, brass, iron, wool, paper
DimensionsOverall length: 31 1/2"; overall width: 10 1/2", overall height: 5"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1992-5
DescriptionHolster-shaped violin case of leather-covered wood, with red baize (wool) lining, iron and brass lock mechanism, marbled paper lining on case edges and rosin holder. Leather is attached to wood with brass nails. Top is hinged to bottom of case with iron hinges which are covered by the leather. The brass initials "G D" are attached to the upper body of the case with small nails. Nails have been substituted for tacks in several places where the tacks are missing. Remanants of twentieth-century paper label attached to outside bottom of case, inscribed "13/H."MarkingsThe brass initials "G D" are attached to the upper body of the case with small nails
Remanants of twentieth-century paper label attached to outside bottom of case, inscribed "13/H."
ProvenanceUnknown.
1775-1785
1750-1775
1800-1840
1750-1770
1825-1833
1790-1815
ca. 1825
ca. 1765
ca. 1700
1750-1760
1750-1760
ca. 1775