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Physical Description:

wood (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 10 1/2 in x 24 in x 17 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 60.96 cm x 44.45 cm

Object Name:

music box

Date made:

1900-1910

Description:

<p>This music box was made by most likely made by The Symphonion Company, in Leipzig, Germany, around 1900-1910.</p>

<p>It is a coin-operated table-top model, Serial #261956. This Instrument plays 13-5/8" diameter discs. Accessioned with 10 discs.</p>

Location:

Currently not on view

Credit Line:

Bequest of Edith R. Meggers

ID Number:

MI.74.27

Accession number:

314637

Catalog number:

74.27

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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

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Mechanical Musical Instruments

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3751-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_606370