8-bar autoharp

Alternate name(s)

Fretless zither
Zither, chord damper bars, melody strings

Date1895-1897 ca.

Place MadeDolgeville, New York, United States, North America

ModelAutoharp Zither No. 72-7/8 8-bar autoharp

Serial No.early model #72 7/8

SignedPrinted paper label(label torn): [torn off list of patents including April 17, 1894 / June 5, 1894 / July 10, 1894 / Dec. 4, 1894] / ZIMMERMANN / AUTOHARP, / MAN’F’D BY THE / C. F. ZIMMERMAN CO. / Dolgville, / N. Y.

Decal on front: AUTOHARP. / MAY 9TH 1882. JUNE 5TH1894. / FEB. 19TH 1891. JULY 10TH1894. / MCH. 7TH 1893. DEC. 4TH1894. / DEC. 12TH 1893. JUNE 11TH1895. / JAN. 2ND 1894. JULY9TH1895. / APR. 17TH 1894. OTHER PAT'S.PENDING. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / C. F. ZIMMERMAN Co / TRADE MARK / DOLGEVILLE,N.Y.U.S.A.
Markingsnone
Description32 strings, eight bars for C, G7, F, C7, Bb, a E7, d
Dimensions10-1/2 in x 21 in
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Published ReferencesBlackley, Becky. The Autoharp Book.

Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Object number00098

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