"Red Wing"

"Red Wing"

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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.86, “Red Wing.” 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).
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
music chart
date made
1924-1926
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston, East Boston
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 11 15/16 in; 20.32 cm x 30.32125 cm
ID Number
MI.66.196.086
catalog number
66.196.086
accession number
271968
Credit Line
Gift of William Lutz
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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