Ohio/West Virginia Dulcimer

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Make: Unknown

Model: Unknown

Ca.: 1900

Serial Number: None

Measurements: 36" long; 17 frets; 7" wide at lower bout; 6 1/8" at upper bout; 3 strings; vibrating string length 28 9/16"

Condition: Good

This is an unusual dulcimer from the southeastern Ohio/West Virginia area. It has painted red binding and 4 red flowers painted beside the sound hole hearts. There is a small heart in strum cavity and small round hole in the fingerboard between 2nd and 3rd frets. The hand carved keys appear to be original.