English Guitar

Unknown

late 18th century · Wood · Musical Instruments

Unusual form with arched back of 21 flamed maple ribs, decorated with engraved mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell veneer. The label within is illegible. Original tooled leather case. London, late 18th century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

British

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher M. Brown III Gift, and funds from various donors, 1989