Ukelin
Title
Ukelin
Description
The trade name for an instrument with two primary string groups, identified by function: one group of sixteen strings tuned to the scale of C; four groups of four strings, respectively. This ukelin has twelve of the former group and 15 of the latter. With original labels inside each sound hole.
Photographed by David Hammond
Creator
Bosstone Co., Boston, MA
Source
Gift of Burke Hodgson in memory of Moselle Burke Hodgson (finalized 2-18-1999).
Publisher
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Date
1900
Rights
All items and images © their respective copyright holders. Please contact Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation for permission regarding reproduction and use.
Format
28 in. x 7 3/8 in.
Type
Wood
Metal
Metal
Identifier
1999.01.15
Coverage
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)
Spatial Coverage
H105
Ware Double Parlor North
Date of Acquisition
1999-02-18
Condition
The instrument is currently not tuned and in need of restoration. Bow missing.
Provenance
Unknown
Collection
Citation
Bosstone Co., Boston, MA, “Ukelin,” Ware-Lyndon House Collection, accessed April 24, 2024, https://warelyndonhouse.omeka.net/items/show/33.
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