c. 1910 flat-back Mandolin
This is a transitional instrument,
from the early 20th century, probably from
Chicago. At this point the bowl-back
mandolins were starting to be replaced
by flat-backed models. The
top is still the same as was found
on the earlier bowl-backs.
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