Guitar, Used by the Wright Family, 1860-1890
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Music was an important part of the Wright family home. Orville enjoyed playing the mandolin and even took the instrument with him to Kitty Hawk. Katharine wasn't as fond of her brother's mandolin, once writing that Orville "picks that thing until I can hardly stay in the house." This parlor guitar is believed to have belonged to the Wright family.
Music was an important part of the Wright family home. Orville enjoyed playing the mandolin and even took the instrument with him to Kitty Hawk. Katharine wasn't as fond of her brother's mandolin, once writing that Orville "picks that thing until I can hardly stay in the house." This parlor guitar is believed to have belonged to the Wright family.
Artifact
Guitar
Date Made
1860-1890
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Wright Home
Object ID
00.1289.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Ivory (Tooth component)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 12.75 in
Length: 26.625 in
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