Ukulele
29-58-122
From: United States of America | Hawaii | Oahu | Honolulu
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 29-58-122 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Hawaiian |
Provenience | United States of America | Hawaii | Oahu | Honolulu |
Creator | Manuel Nunes |
Date Made | 1884-1889 |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Koa Wood | Cat Gut (uncertain) |
Description | Small (soprano) ukulele. Carved on the soundbox are two sets of initials: "G.C.S Aug. '89" and "C P F" [Clarence P. Franklin, donor] in the form of a monogram, and the monogram "UP". Also scratched on top of the soundbox are scenes including Diamond Head and what appears to be a pier, with people on it. Also what looks like a rising (or setting) sun, with a steamboat and waves. Inside, a sticker reading "Manuel Nunes GUITAR MAKER 46 Hotel Street Honolulu H. I." Also a production stamp "Manuel Nunes Guitar maker and Repairer No. 46 Hotel Street Honolulu H.I." Manuel Nunes was one of the earliest ukulele makers in Hawaii. |
Length | 52 cm |
Depth | 5 cm |
Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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