Guitar

Christian Frederick Martin

before 1867 · Spruce, rosewood, ebony, nickel-silver · Musical Instruments

11. Guitar Christian Frederick Martin (American, 1796–1873) United States, Pennsylvania, Nazareth, before 1867 Spruce, rosewood, ebony, and nickel silver Gift of Esther Khafif Haddad and Alan M. Haddad, 2012 (2012.209a, b) Disagreements with the German guilds caused Martin to move to the United States in 1833. A carpenter’s son, he learned to build guitars in the style of Stauffer in Vienna, but was later influenced by Spanish designs. This guitar features many Spanish elements, including its body profile, slotted headstock, and tie bridge. Audio Guide 9388

Artist

Christian Frederick Martin

Date

before 1867

Medium

Spruce, rosewood, ebony, nickel-silver

Culture

American

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Esther Khafif Haddad and Alan M. Haddad, 2012