A GUITAR, WASHBURN NUMBER 1-STYLE 8, CHICAGO, CIRCA 1900
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A GUITAR, WASHBURN NUMBER 1-STYLE 8, CHICAGO, CIRCA 1900
Labelled The Washburn/Best In The World/No. 35066, and stamped internally George Washburn, the back and sides of Brazilian Rosewood, the fingerboard of engraved pearl, length of back 18 in (458mm), width of lower bout 12½ in (317mm) with "chip-board" case of the period (2)
A GUITAR, WASHBURN NUMBER 1-STYLE 8, CHICAGO, CIRCA 1900
Labelled The Washburn/Best In The World/No. 35066, and stamped internally George Washburn, the back and sides of Brazilian Rosewood, the fingerboard of engraved pearl, length of back 18 in (458mm), width of lower bout 12½ in (317mm) with "chip-board" case of the period (2)
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