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Menzenhauer's guitar-zither No. 2
Menzenhauer's guitar-zither No. 2
Menzenhauer's guitar-zither No. 2

Menzenhauer's guitar-zither No. 2

ALTERNATE NAME(S)
  • Zither, chord, melody strings
  • Guitar zither
  • Fretless zither
  • Chord zither
Distributor (distributor associated with Oscar Schmidt Company)
Date1900-1904 ca.
Place MadeBerlin, Germany, Europe
Place MadeJersey City, New Jersey, United States, North America
ModelMenzenhauer's Guitar Zither No. 2 Silver Top
Serial No.none
SignedPrinted in gold on black paper label: U. S. GUITAR ZITHER CO. / Oscar Schmidt / Manufacturer of / Menzenhauer
Guitar-Zither / No. 2 / Patented May 29, 1894. / D. G. M. P. No. 68,664. / Jersey City BERLIN / 36-50 Ferry St. Spittelmarkt No. 2.

Decal on front: MENZENHAUER'S / GUITAR ZITHER / PATENTED / MAY 29TH 1894.
Markingsnone
Description31 strings, 15 melody strings, 4 four-note chords
DimensionsLength: 19”
Width across bottom: 12”
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04282
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