What the Instrument Looks Like:
      Typically a hollow trapezoidal prism, with a hole in its center; it has strings strung parallel to the trapezoidal prism's parallel sides.
      http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/11137/11513176_1m.jpg?v=8CE7CCE485AB530
      https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417pMfxMN0L.jpg
      attached original photograph

      Where it Came From:
      unknown

      Usage and Historical Data:
      Very simplified form of harp, usually used as a toy, not in a professional setting.  Usually held on one's lap.  Sheet music for certain types of the instrument can be held on the instrument itself, underneath the strings
      http://www.lap-harp.com/melodyharp.htm
      http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-melody-harp.htm

      How Old is It:
      Presumably during 20th century

      Who Invented It/When:
      Unknown/Unaccredited Inventor
      Unknown Invention date

      How it relates to items already in the database:

      Heavily simplified version of a harp

       

      Written by Isaac Z for GCI

          Loading...

              What the Instrument Looks Like:
              Typically a hollow trapezoidal prism, with a hole in its center; it has strings strung parallel to the trapezoidal prism's parallel sides.
              http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/11137/11513176_1m.jpg?v=8CE7CCE485AB530
              https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417pMfxMN0L.jpg
              attached original photograph

              Where it Came From:
              unknown

              Usage and Historical Data:
              Very simplified form of harp, usually used as a toy, not in a professional setting.  Usually held on one's lap.  Sheet music for certain types of the instrument can be held on the instrument itself, underneath the strings
              http://www.lap-harp.com/melodyharp.htm
              http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-melody-harp.htm

              How Old is It:
              Presumably during 20th century

              Who Invented It/When:
              Unknown/Unaccredited Inventor
              Unknown Invention date

              How it relates to items already in the database:

              Heavily simplified version of a harp

               

              Written by Isaac Z for GCI

                    ApekattQuest, MonkeyPython MonkeyPython
                    IsaacZanoria Isaac-Neil Zanoria
                    Votes:
                    0 Vote for this issue
                    Watchers:
                    2 Start watching this issue

                      Created:
                      Updated:
                      Resolved:

                        Version Package
                        (forgci)
                        let's get serious.

                          ApekattQuest, MonkeyPython MonkeyPython
                          IsaacZanoria Isaac-Neil Zanoria
                          Votes:
                          0 Vote for this issue
                          Watchers:
                          2 Start watching this issue

                            Created:
                            Updated:
                            Resolved:

                              Version Package
                              (forgci)
                              let's get serious.