Polyphone upright model
Music Box
ca. 1890-1910 (made)
ca. 1890-1910 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Disc musical box, coin freed for use in public places, this model was very popular in public houses. There are two combs and ten airs.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 14 parts.
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| Title | Polyphone upright model (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | wood, metal movement. |
| Brief description | Disc musical box by Polyphon Musikwerke, an upright coin-operated model with a handle winding mechanism. Germany, ca. 1890-1910. |
| Physical description | Disc musical box, coin freed for use in public places, this model was very popular in public houses. There are two combs and ten airs. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.142-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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