Organ, Reed
- Object Name:
- Organ, Reed
- Object ID:
- 1922.004.01-02
- Creator:
- Foster, Joseph (1805-1875)
- Place of Origin:
- Keene, NH
- Date:
- circa 1845
- Description:
- Melodeon (.01) made by Joseph Foster (1805-1875) of Keene, NH. With wooden support stand with pedal (.02). Melodeon has 49 ivory and wood keys, four octaves, C to C. Two rectangular silver nameplates with center levers inset below keyboard. Both stamped "J. FOSTER / KEENE N.H." The "s" of Foster is backward. Turned wooden knob at left side has attached rope to attach bellows to stand pedal. Keyboard affixed to black leather bellows, seam covered with a floral stamped green ribbon. Bottom of organ is painted red and has six drilled circular holes at center. Handwritten pencil inscription "No 331" at bottom right. Wooden stand has a folding music rack, lower rectangular shelf, and a t-shaped pedal. Organ sits atop two dowels. Stand does not have an identifed maker.
- Material:
- Wood
Mahogany
Ivory
Leather
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-12.25 W-27 D-11 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Charles Henry Wells
- People:
- Foster, Joseph (1805-1875)
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