"Whistling Rufus"
"Whistling Rufus"
- Description
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This music box disc was made by Mermod Freres, in St. Croix, Switzerland, around 1899-1900. It is Stella Disc #521 - "Whistling Rufus," by Kerry Mills. This disc is playable in Mermod Freres music box models, #63, #84, #126, #168, and #268, which can accommodate 17-1/4” diameter discs.
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According to the accession correspondence, the music box and accompanying discs were purchased by the donor in Worcester, Massachusetts, July 25. 1901
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- disc
- date made
- 1899-1900
- maker
- Mermod Freres
- place made
- Switzerland
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 17 1/4 in; 43.815 cm
- ID Number
- MI.381443.23
- catalog number
- 381443.23
- accession number
- 159680
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louella C. Perry (through: James E. Farrell)
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Mechanical Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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