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Music box (Automaton)
1860-1910
Category
Musical Instruments
Place of Origin
Geneva; Switzerland; Europe
Materials
Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
Plastic
Brass
Feathers
Lacquer
Steel
Mother-of-pearl
Bone
Gold
Museum Object Number
1969.1887
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1887
Object Name
Music box (Automaton)
Category
Musical Instruments
Place of Origin
Geneva; Switzerland; Europe
Origin Notes
Probably made in Switzerland; possibly in France.
Date
1860-1910
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Inscription
Location:
Case exterior edge, opposite hinge
Inscription:
"47015 - 3/36 / T & Co." scratched lightly
Type:
Inscription
Location:
Case exterior, underside, edge
Inscription:
"34611-8-33" scratched lightly
Mark/Signature:
No
Subject(s)
Music
Materials
Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
Plastic
Brass
Feathers
Lacquer
Steel
Mother-of-pearl
Bone
Gold
Dimensions (inches)
1.25 (H) x 2.62 (W) x 4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.175 (H) x 6.655 (W) x 10.16 (L)
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