Organ, Reed

Object Name:

Organ, Reed

Object ID:

1999.020

Creator:

Tobin, B. F. & Company -- Musical Instrum

Place of Origin:

Nashua, NH

Date:

1850-1856

Description:

Melodeon made by B. F. Tobin & Co., Nashua, N.H., c.1850-1855. Rectangular box, wood (rosewood veneer), on octagonal wooden legs. 54 ivory and wood keys; hinged keyboard cover with lock. "Tobin & Co. / Nashua NH" in gold calligraphy above keys. Lyre-shaped pedal assembly of iron with two wood pedals. Wooden rods connect pedals to bellows. Octagonal veneered wooden legs screw into melodeon case. Overall size: 32.25" high, 45" long, 21.75" deep. Case 10.25" high x 45" wide x 21.75" deep. Legs 22" high not including threaded insert, ~6" diam.

Material:

Wood
Ivory

Dimensions:

H-32.25 W-45 D-21.75 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of John D. and Marcia H. Kendall