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Fiddle

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

Playing music aboard the whaling ship was an excellent form of entertainment while away at sea. According to a label on the back of this fiddle, it was picked up in 21 pieces off of Cape Henry by the U.S. Steamer Cambridge in 1864.

Dimensions:
Length: 23 1/4"

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