Symphonion Disc Music Box

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Description:

This music box was made by most likely made by The Symphonion Company, in Leipzig, Germany, around 1900-1910.

It is a coin-operated table-top model, Serial #261956. This Instrument plays 13-5/8" diameter discs. Accessioned with 10 discs.

Date Made: 1900-1910

User: Meggers, Edith R.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Bequest of Edith R. Meggers

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.74.27Accession Number: 314637Catalog Number: 74.27

Object Name: music box

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 1/2 in x 24 in x 17 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 60.96 cm x 44.45 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3751-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606370

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