Guitar
#9388Christian Frederick Martin
before 1867
Spruce, rosewood, ebony, nickel-silver
Whakaahuatanga
11. Guitar
Christian Frederick Martin (American, 1796–1873)
United States, Pennsylvania, Nazareth, before 1867
Spruce, rosewood, ebony, and nickel silver
Gift of Esther Khafif Haddad and Alan M. Haddad, 2012 (2012.209a, b)
Disagreements with the German guilds caused Martin to move to the United States in 1833. A carpenter’s son, he learned to build guitars in the style of Stauffer in Vienna, but was later influenced by Spanish designs. This guitar features many Spanish elements, including its body profile, slotted headstock, and tie bridge.
Audio Guide 9388
9388. Guitar
Additional Information
- Ngā Ahu
- Height: 35 11/16 in. (90.6 cm); Width: 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm); Depth: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
- Whiwhinga
- Gift of Esther Khafif Haddad and Alan M. Haddad, 2012
- Tau Whakauru
- 2012.209a, b