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Music Box

This is a Music box. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is rosewood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. James A. Aborn. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James A. Aborn.

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Music Box; rosewood; Gift of Mrs. James A. Aborn; 1949-130-1

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