"The Wearing of the Green"

Description:

This music chart was made for the Bosstone Grand Autoharp by the Bosstone Co. in East Boston, Massachusetts, around 1924-1926. This music chart is for the tune No.125, “'The Wearing of the Green.” It is made of paper with printed playing instructions. The chart is placed under the strings and used as a template for playing the instrument. Accessioned with Bosstone Autoharp (Cat. #MI.66.196).

Date Made: 1924-1926

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston, East Boston

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Credit Line: Gift of William Lutz

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.66.196.125Catalog Number: 66.196.125Accession Number: 271968

Object Name: music chart

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 1/16 in x 11 7/8 in; 20.47875 cm x 30.1625 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7114-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1800014

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