Meloharp

ALTERNATE NAME(S)

Fretless zither
Zither, melody strings, curved shape with fanning melody strings
Mandolin zither

Maker Meloharp Co.

Maker George Shearer

Date1896-1900 ca.

Place MadeUnited States, North America

ModelMeloharp

Serial No.none

SignedPrinted on paper label: THE / MELOHARP MARK / Registered No. 26, 1895. / Patented Nov. 26, 1895. United States. / " Nov. 26, 1895. " " / " Nov. 26, 1895. Great Britain. / " April 9, 1896. Canada. / Keyboard and Chart Copyright, 1896. / By G. B. Shearer. / Other patents pendng in United States, / Canada, and Foreign Countries.
Markingsnone
Description23 strings
Spruce top. Oval shape with concave recess.
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.

Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Object number02252

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