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The Mullaghmast harp

Mullaghmast harp

Made c. 17th Century

Owned by the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, in storage (not on display).

"High Headed" design;
33 strings, longest 115cm

This harp was in Scotland during the 19th Century. (History of this harp by Keith Sanger). It appears to be unfinished as the soundbox has been marked out for decoration and soundholes.

References

Simon Chadwick