This interesting photo album is in as found original condition. This album is most likely from late 1890's after the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The top cover has a celluloid image of Admiral Dewey as well as martial decoration featuring flags, banners and shields. There is a minor cigarette burn on image. See photos. The outside also features all of its original ornamental hardware as well as its original clasp which when pulled down activates the music box. The lower portion is covered in green velvet with the usual wear and is faded. See photos. Upon opening the top cover there are 16 original two sided photo pages and each page has capacity for 4 images. The album still has many of the original images of unknown family members in period dress as well as period automobiles and bicycle, etc. The photo pages are in reasonably good condition considering their age but some have tape and repairs. This box features a small key wound cylinder music box which is activated by the front clasp when pulled completely down. The mechanism winds, runs and plays. Still sounds quite musical. There are two partial original labels with winding instructions and the tune card which is not legible. Measures 13" W x 10" D x 4" H.