Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Music box
Object Number:
1946.61
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. ( 18.4 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: on piece of paper, with message in English, French, and German: "Patented/Steel tongue mu-/sical boxes with/changeable music/sheets. Play any/number of tunes./While playing the/instrument must be/closed."
Description:
Music box with hinged lid, small windup handle at base of front.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this music box belonged to the mother of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Garrett H. Winter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
