Miniature Violin

Unknown

19th or 20th century · Spruce, maple · Musical Instruments

Technical description: Quarter size violin, spruce top of narrow grain widening toward sides; moderately flamed maple ribs, neck and one-piece back; back inlaid with clover-leaf designs in purfling at top and bottom; bottom cloverleaf incorporates monogram AF or FA; ebony pegs, fingerboard, nut, saddle, tailpiece, end button; opaque reddish-brown varnish, light edges.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th or 20th century

Medium

Spruce, maple

Culture

probably German

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Greta Speilberger, in memory of their parents, 1984