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Manufacturer:
Regina Music Box Company  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1/16 in x 19 in; .15875 cm x 48.26 cm
Object Name:
master disc
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Rahway
Description:
This master disc was made by the Regina Music Box Company in Rahway, New Jersey. It is master disc #1178 used in the production of 20-3/4” diameter discs for Regina disc music box styles 26, 126, 39, and 139. These table-top disc players featured a 130 steel tongues double comb mechanism. The Regina Company was in business from 1894-1922.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of J. B. Nethercutt
ID Number:
MI.73.01.11.003
Maker number:
1178
Accession number:
301414
Catalog number:
73.01.11.003
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Mechanical Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-74df-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1851585