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Scan 332
Ayars, Contributions to the Art of Music in America by the Music Industries of Boston (1937) — the Squier, Farley, Rettberg, Rockwell and Elias Howe matter, 1937
27 lines. Read by computer on 27 September 2026. Printed page 306. See the scan on archive.org.
1Fretted Instruments
3* BANJO, maker unknown.
4 At Lynn Historical Society, [address hidden], Lynn, Mass. Open July & Aug., Wed. & some Sat. afternoons 2-5 p.m. Acc. no. 1763.
5 Has 4 strings and shield flag design metal bracket eyes. This was used by the Hutchinson Family of Lynn with their melodeon to accompany their singing in the Northern Hospitals in the South during the Civil War. Not in good condition.
7GUITAR made by Henry Ant Schatz, listed in Boston Directories 1845-1850. Has 6 strings.
8 At the Edison Institute, Dearborn, Michigan.
10TILTON GUITAR made by Pehr Anderberg about 50 years ago. Rosewood.
11 Property of Mr. S. V. Swenson, [address hidden], Maplewood, Malden, Mass.
13Miscellaneous Instruments and Accessories
15* SMALL HARP made by James A. Bazin of Canton.
16 At the Canton Historical Society, [address hidden], Canton, Mass.
17 Has 27 strings and a wooden frame, metal tuning pins for strings. The high long base has 9 holes at one end arranged symmetrically as if they might have been for pedals or mechanical devices.
19ZITHER made by E. Link. 31 string American concert zither. No further information obtained about this maker.
20 At the Edison Institute, Dearborn, Mich.
22FIRST STRING WINDING MACHINE made in Boston. Made and used by Ira J. White.
23 Property of John A. Gould, John A. Gould & Sons, [address hidden], Boston.
25* MUSIC STAND made by B. F. Richardson. Words "Worlds Peace Jubilee" are cast in the iron base which has 3 legs and is very heavy. Rack is of wood.
26 Property of Edward F. Tracy, Director of the Commonwealth Band and Orchestra, [address hidden], Boston, Mass.
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