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Violin

about 1907
Object PlaceGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Medium/TechniquePoplar, ebony
DimensionsLength 49.5 cm, width 21.6 cm (Length 19 1/2 in., width 8 1/2 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds by exchange from the Edwin M. Ripin Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by Friends of the Collection
Accession number2010.324
On View
On view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
ProvenanceAbout 1995, sold at Brimfield Flea Market to Sid Glickman, Bronx, New York; 2010, sold by Glickman to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 19, 2010)
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Restricted: For reference only
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