Violin - 'John Rae's Fiddle'
Other name(s):
fiddle
Collection ID:
1996.049
Collection:
Social history
Four string violin used by John Rae in the arctic. Fiddle given to his old friend, Willie Robertson of Orphir by John Rae. Although he was not known as a fiddler, he certainly took fiddlers with him on his expeditions.
music
musical instrument
Physical attributes
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References
| Reference literature | The Legacy of John Rae's Fiddle: A Cultural Journey between Orkney & the Arctic. |
