
Music box
- Place of origin:
Swiss (Ste. Croix, made)
- Date:
ca. 1875 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Paillard (makers)
- Materials and Techniques:
Tulipwood, boxwood, and sycamore case
- Credit Line:
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
- Museum number:
W.69-1975
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Mandoline Basse Piccolo Harp Zither musical box, playing six airs, in a case of burr walnut. The case is inlaid with tulipwood, boxwood, and sycamore.
Place of Origin
Swiss (Ste. Croix, made)
Date
ca. 1875 (made)
Artist/maker
Paillard (makers)
Materials and Techniques
Tulipwood, boxwood, and sycamore case
Dimensions
Length: 31.5 in base, Width: 13.5 in base, Height: 10 in
Descriptive line
Mandoline Basse Piccolo Harp Zither musical box, playing six airs, by Paillard, in a case of burr walnut. Swiss, ca. 1875.
Materials
Wood; Tulipwood; Boxwood; Sycamore
Categories
Musical instruments; Music
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection