Autoharp
Alternate name(s)
- Fretless zither
- Zither, chord damper bars, melody strings
Maker
C. F. Zimmermann Co.
Date1882 - 1910 ca.
Place MadeDolgeville, New York, United States, North America
ModelMiniature Autoharp
6-bar autoharp
Serial No.none
SignedInside soundhole: C. F. ZIMMERMAN’S / MINIATURE / AUTOHARP / PATENTED MAY 9, ’82 / WITH SIMPLIFIED NOTATION / OF MUSIC.MarkingsOn inside of case: 1882 / NEW PRAGUE / MINN.
DescriptionSpruce top, 32 strings; 6 bars.
DimensionsLength: 21 in
Width: 1-7/16 in
Depth: 13-1/4 in
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number03833
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