Music Box
1870-1875 (made)
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Cylinder music box, with a drum and four bell movement playing eight tunes. The case is oak, crossbanded with kingwood. The design is unusual with its two doors and vertically mounted movement.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Oak and kingwood music box |
Brief description | Cylinder music box, with a drum and four bell movement playing eight tunes. Possibly Swiss, ca. 1870-75. |
Physical description | Cylinder music box, with a drum and four bell movement playing eight tunes. The case is oak, crossbanded with kingwood. The design is unusual with its two doors and vertically mounted movement. |
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Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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Accession number | W.48-1975 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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