Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Music Box Record
Object Number:
2002.1.480
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 11 7/8 in. diameter
Description:
This large metal record is perforated all over to operate in a mechanical music box. Printed in yellow in the center "Windsor, Scottish/ by Juliano/ No. 3030/ Brevete/ Patent S.G.D.G. Patented", with the song title also in French and German. An arrow marks the beginning of the song.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
