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Autoharp
This autoharp is made of black painted wood with a floral and lyre decoration. It is unusual in that it is in what appears to be its original box, and still has its original accessories; a tuning key, a cardboard piano keyboard-shaped playing aid, and plectrum.
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late 19th century - Maker:
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Manx National Heritage - Inventory number:
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probably Germany - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:314.122 True board zithers with resonator box (box zither)
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:314.122 True board zithers with resonator box (box zither)
- Repository:Manx National Heritage
- Measurements:overall: 58 x 33 x 10 cm