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Violin

mid-19th century
Object PlaceGermany
Medium/TechniqueMaple, spruce, ebony
DimensionsLength 60.1 cm, width 20 cm (Length 23 11/16 in., width 7 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Joseph A. Muise, Sr.
Accession number69.1363
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Provenance1969, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Muise, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 27, 1985)
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