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Deweylin harp
Deweylin harp
Alternate name:Chord zither
Alternate name:Mandolin-harp
Alternate name:Fretless zither
Alternate name:Zither, chord, melody strings, gizmo, button activated plucking mechanism over melody strings
Maker: Menzenhauer & Schmidt
Maker: Oscar Schmidt Company
Date: 1899 ca.
Place Made:Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, North America
Model: Deweylin Harp Style A
Serial No: none
SignedPrinted in gold on black paper label: DEWELLYN HARP. / STYLE A / MANUFACTURED BY / Menzenhauer & Schmidt / PATENTED MAY 29, 1894 & PATENTS / PENDING / 34 to 38 Ferry St., Jersey City, NJ
Markingsnone
Description15 melody strings, 4 chords, tremolo action
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 02243