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Single-manual harpsichord, by Burkat Shudi

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An image of Musical Instrument. Harpsichord. Burkat Shudi (English musical instrument maker, 1702-1773). Single-manual harpsichord, compass F-F, 5 octaves, with 2 x 8’ (unison) stops, no. 260. The underside of the soundboard is inscribed: ‘Burkat Shudi No. 260 Fecit Londini 1751’. London.

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Musical Instrument. Harpsichord. Burkat Shudi (English musical instrument maker, 1702-1773). Single-manual harpsichord, compass F-F, 5 octaves, with 2 x 8’ (unison) stops, no. 260. The underside of the soundboard is inscribed: ‘Burkat Shudi No. 260 Fecit Londini 1751’. London.

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  • Accession Number: M.1-2017
  • Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
  • Aperture: f/10.0
  • Focal length: 35
  • Camera: NIKON D800
  • Image height: 708 pixels
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  • Fnumber: 10/1
  • Captured: 2017:02:14 10:51:54

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18th Century British School Burkat Shudi English Fitz_AA harpsichord musical instrument

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