Regina Music Box Master Disc

Regina Music Box Master Disc

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Description
This master disc was made by the Regina Music Box Company in Rahway, New Jersey. It is master disc #3018 used in the production of 20-3/4” diameter discs for Regina disc music box styles 26, 126, 39, and 139. These table-top disc players featured a 130 steel tongues double comb mechanism. The Regina Company was in business from 1894-1922.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
master disc
manufacturer
Regina Music Box Company
place made
United States: New Jersey, Rahway
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1/16 in x 19 in;.15875 cm x 48.26 cm
ID Number
MI.73.01.11.114
catalog number
73.01.11.114
maker number
3018
accession number
301414
Credit Line
Gift of J. B. Nethercutt
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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