Harton, Michielle. [Lute]

Lundberg, R. Historical lute construction: RL 95
Folger bibliographic ID: 124023
Dolmetsch, A. "The lute" in The connoisseur, vol. 8 (April 1904): 213-217
Baines, A. European and American musical instruments: 160, 161
Folger call number: ART Inv. 1002
Folger holdings ID: 116223

General notes

Renaissance lute; originally nine courses, modified to ten courses by Dolmetsch With original paper label inside the bowl, photographed by Dolmetsch when belly removed for repairs, "In Padova, Michielle Harton, 1598"; initials of maker inlaid at base of peg box With custom brass mount made by Drew Watt, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2009, for Judith Leyster exhibition Also available as a digital reproduction

Exhibited

Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library. The Collector and the Dream, 1982-1983 Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1987. Folger's Choice (catalog entry 19) Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2003. Elizabeth I (catalog p. 99) Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2006. "Noyses, sounds, and sweet aires" (catalog entry 62) Washington, D.C., National Gallery of Art. Judith Leyster, 2009

Item information about Folger ART Inv. 1002

shown by appointment only

Extended title: [Lute] In Padova, Michielle Harton

creator: Harton, Michielle
former owner: Dolmetsch, Arnold, 1858-1940