Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Music box
Object Number:
1940.364a
Date:
1887-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 18 1/8 x 15 in. ( 31.1 x 46 x 38.1 cm )
Marks:
stencilled in gilt: on top: "Chautauqua Roller Organ"
printed on paper label: glued inside top: "DIRECTIONS/.../PATENTED MAY 31st, 1887"
Description:
Roller organ in wooden box with hinged glass-fronted door revealing interior; exterior decorated with stencilled floral decoration in gilt; base painted black. Cylindrical wooden rolls can be inserted to play different songs. Detachable handle at front for rotating rolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
