Plectrum for bell harp
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InstrumentPlectrum/Plectra/Plectrum/Musical Instrument ; Plectrum |
Instrument FamilyPlectrum |
Place MadeEurope ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1700-1750 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bird quill, shaped lower end; wrapped in green cloth with tassel on end. Overall size: 190. No inscriptions. Associated with bell harp (3360). Specific literature references: G.S. (1968) No 638. |
NotesD.P. Martin, 27.10.93. |
Measurements190. |
ProvenanceBequeathed with bell harp (3360) and plectrum (3362) to the Edinburgh Museum of Science and Art by Miss H.A. Watson of Edinburgh, acquired by the Museum in 1890. ; Lent by the Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland, NMS 1890.939A. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3361 |