Object Details
- Description
This music box disc was made by Mermod Freres, in St. Croix, Switzerland, around 1896-1898. It is Stella Disc #227 - Il Travatore - "Misere," by Giuseppe Verdi. This disc is playable in Mermod Freres music box models, #63, #84, #126, #168, and #268, which can accommodate 17-1/4” diameter discs.
According to the accession correspondence, the music box and accompanying discs were purchased by the donor in Worcester, Massachusetts, July 25. 1901
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Mermod Freres
- date made
- 1896-1898
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louella C. Perry (through: James E. Farrell)
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 17 1/4 in; x 43.815 cm
- overall: 17 1/4 in; 43.815 cm
- Object Name
- music box disc
