Cylinder Music Box with Table, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
Many cylinder-operated music boxes were imported from Switzerland during the second half of the 19th century. Music boxes like this elegant 1880s model were eagerly purchased by well-to-do people who desired automatic musical entertainment as a home amusement.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Music box
Date Made
circa 1885
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.608.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Bird's-eye maple
Fruitwood
Nickel (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 40.25 in
Width: 45.5 in
Length: 26.5 in
Inscriptions
GEO. BAKER & CO. (LATE G. BAKER-TROLL & CO.) / MANUFACTURERS, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
GEO. BAKER & CO. / MANUFACTURERS / GENEVA / SWITZERLAND
GEO. BAKER & CO. / MANUFACTURERS / GENEVA
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