Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Luce Center
Music box
Object Number:
1936.608
Date:
1873-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. ( 21.6 x 67.3 x 34 cm )
Marks:
written: on paper label attached to inside of lid: "Mandoline Expressive Zither [in script]"
written: on paper label attached to inside of lid: list of 6 songs by Rossini, Strauss, Verdi, Bruseki, and Taussig
embossed: in small circle: "Awarded by Unite
Description:
Music box, veneered and inlaid with different woods, with brass handles, crank on left, hinged lid, and containing music box equipment and glass cover.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this music box belonged to the donor's grandfather, Israel Corse, Jr.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
