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1940.9.40.7B

One of 22 musical discs to be played on musical box 1940.9.40.1B

1940.9.40.7B

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of 22 musical discs to be played on musical box 1940.9.40.1B
Long description
One of 22 musical discs to be played on musical box inscribed in the centre with Rings the Bells of Heaven. G.F. ROOT
Geographical reference
Germany
Europe > Western Europe > Germany
Cultural groups
German
Person
PRM source E.J. Taylor
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Machine-made
Dimensions
Diameter 241 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.9.40.7B
Research and responses

A polyphon is 'A large clockwork or hand-operated musical box, able to play music recorded on interchangeable steel disks by means of punched projections.' [OED online]

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Musical Instrument Accessory