InstrumentClavichord |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerGeorge Christoffer Rackwitz |
Place MadeSweden; Europe; Northern Europe; Stockholm |
Date Made1796 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Unfretted clavichord. Compass 68 notes, F₁ - C₇ [FF - c'''']. 2 sets of 8-ft strings, third set of 4-ft string (F₁-B₂). Originally intended to be strung with iron wire in the treble and has extra strings in the bass sounding at octave pitch. |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 59.69cm wide, 203.2cm long, 25.4cm deep.; 2018. |
ProvenanceFormerly in Canon Galpin's Collection at Kew.; Donated to the University in 1980. |
CollectionMIMEd; Galpin Society Collection |
Accession Number4332 |