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Violin case owned by Bo Diddley

mid 20th century

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black wooden violin case with green fabric interior. The case has a keyhole lock and metal handle at side. Metal loops also appear near keyhole.The interior has a small compartment located underneath where the violin's neck would rest.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2013.177.1.1c

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