Harp String Box
Cuboid, japanned tin string box, 33 slots for strings, round hole for turning key, one other slot. Lock missing. The outside is painted brown with gold lines to match harp M.9-1941.
Associated with the matching harp made by Sebastian Erard
Given by Mrs. Norah K. Chadwick
Height: 12.5 cm
Length: 42 cm
Width: 12 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1941) by Chadwick, Norah, K., Mrs
Circa 1812 CE - Circa 1835 CE
Accession number: M.12.1-1941
Primary reference Number: 204579
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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