Schwarzer Zither
Schwarzer Zither
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- Description (Brief)
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Made by Franz Schwarzer. Washington, MO. 1870-1880.
- Serial #3456 Elegy Harp model B. Accessioned with original case containing accessories. Bears an original Franz Schwarzer label. According to Schwarzer Factory records this instrument was sold in 1890.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- zither
- Date made
- 1870-1880
- maker
- Schwarzer, Franz
- place made
- United States: Missouri, Washington
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- ivory (overall material)
- mother of pearl (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 in x 23 3/4 in x 13 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 60.325 cm x 34.925 cm
- overall: 3 in x 27 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 69.85 cm x 34.925 cm
- ID Number
- MI.387297
- accession number
- 186852
- catalog number
- 387297
- serial number
- 3456
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. George Saegmuller
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- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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