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  • Wood violin case from the Sugg McDonald house

    Manufactured by
    George S. Bond
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Medium
    wood with metal , felt and paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 31 7/8 × 9 1/4 in. (12.1 × 81 × 23.5 cm)
    Type
    cases (containers)
    musical instruments
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1850-1900
    Description
    A black wood violin case with metal handle and locking mechanism. In addition to locking mechanism, the case has two metal swinging latches. The interior of violin case has red felt lining where the violin’s body is placed. The rest of the interior is wood lined with tan paper. The interior has two containers that are attached to walls of case. A white paper label is adhered to inside of case. The label features logo for case maker George S. Bond and black print that reads: [Original / G.S.B / Improved / Trade Mark. / None genuine / unless the / impress of this / trade mark / is on / the bottom of / the Case. The left side of the label has worn away. The bottom of the case has the George S. Bond trademark stamped into it.
    Topic
    African American
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
    Object number
    2014.316.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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