Mediummaple
Dimensions24 × 1 in. (61 × 2.5 cm)
Donor credit linegiven in memory of Harrie W. Johnston by his granddaughter, Marjorie Ratner
Object number1985.13.A
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionViolin with thick scroll, asymmetrical. Pegs modern; topnut ebony, and worn ebony fingerboard tilt to end. Button off-center; neck worn, flat angle with body. Strings modern. Modern viola bridge; original bridge 2" x 1 3/4". Modern boxwood tailpiece and endpin, off-center hole. Bassbar, sound post; perfling woodburnt; sound holes "s" not "f"; belly wood large coarse grain, 1 piece, high curve. Multiple cracks, some with glue, warped. Back 1 piece highly figured, scratched, honey varnish. Bouts up asymmetrical, center too small.said by Harrie W. Johnston to have been made and played on a whaling voyageProvenanceHarrie W. Johnston (1899-1984), conductor of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra; his granddaughter, Marjorie Ratner (Mrs. Richard B. Ratner), North Dartmouth, a church organist.
On View
Not on view
20th Century
1800-1880
Konrad Gesner
1551-1587
