Banjo
Date made: late 19th-early 20th century
Place made: Ramsey
Description: Musical instrument. This fretless banjo is made from an unknown dark wood, probably a type of mahogany. It has a skin head and is tensioned by slotted screws. There are marks on the side of the neck denoting note fingering positions (engraved A B C D E F G) and these are probably a later addition. Labelled 'Star Trade Mark'.
Measurements: overall: 92 cm
Materials: leather, wood
Object name: banjo
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1976-1720a
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