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Regina Music Box Master Disc

Object Details

Description
This master disc was made by the Regina Music Box Company in Rahway, New Jersey. It is master disc #1220 used in the production of 20-3/4” diameter discs for Regina disc music box styles 26, 126, 39, and 139. These table-top disc players featured a 130 steel tongues double comb mechanism. The Regina Company was in business from 1894-1922.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
manufacturer
Regina Music Box Company
Credit Line
Gift of J. B. Nethercutt
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1/16 in x 19 in; .15875 cm x 48.26 cm
Object Name
master disc
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