Warwickshire in 100 Objects: 19th Century Harp

Harp. Side View. Black background. | Image courtesy of Warwickshire Museum
 
Harp. Side View. Black background.
Image courtesy of Warwickshire Museum

This harp was made c. 1861 by Barry of London. It has saver pedals and swell pedal operating five covered openings in the back of the body. The wooden body has an imitation black lacquered (‘japanned’) finish, with painted gilt decoration featuring Classical motifs. 

It was gifted to Warwickshire Museum in 1965 and  is currently kept within the Warwickshire Museum stores.

Locations
Warwick (1239)
Subjects
Music (78)
Warwickshire Museum's 100 Objects (43)
Creator
Barry of London
Date
1861
Extent
One harp
Contributor
Warwickshire Museum's 100 Objects (43)

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