Marimbaphone, circa 1920

THF160551 / Marimbaphone, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Marimba

Date Made

circa 1920

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

21.10.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Nickel plated brass
Wood (Plant Material)
Steel-Nickel Plated

Dimensions

Width: 38 in
Length: 22.5 in
Height: 30.5 in

Inscriptions

Mar. 6-1900 / May 21-1901 / July 28-1903 / Dec. 15-1903 Pat. Nov. 8-1904 / Pat. Apr. 24-1906 / June 9-1908 / Other Patents Pending Chicago / Patented / L J.C. Deagan / Chicago / Patented / L / A=440 J.C. Deagan / Chicago / Patented / L J.C. Deagan Chicago
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