Music Box

British

1823

Not on view

Oblong ribbed silver music box with monogram L.C. on the cover.

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Title: Music Box
Date: 1823
Geography: London, England
Culture: British
Medium: Various materials
Dimensions: L. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.) x 5.1 cm (2 in.) x 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Classification: Idiophone
Credit Line: Gift of Murtogh D. Guinness, 1976
Object Number: 1976.285.26
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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