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Concert zither

(American, active 1880–after 1893)
1893
Object PlaceNew York City, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueRosewood
DimensionsLength 59.9 cm, width 37.6 cm, height 3.3 cm (Length 23 9/16 in., width 14 13/16 in., height 1 5/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of John E. Hagmayer, Jr.
Accession number1986.972
On View
On view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
InscriptionsPrinted label: HARTMANN BROS. & REINHARD, / MANUFACTURERS OF / MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS / NEW YORK CITY Engraved on plaque on soundboard: WORLDS / FAIR / Chicago / 1893
ProvenanceBefore 1986, awarded to John E. Hagmayer, Jr., Bloomfield, Connecticut; 1986, gift of Hagmayer to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 21, 1987)
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