Organ, Parlor

Object/Artifact

-

Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Organ, Parlor

Entry/Object ID

1988.9.1

Description

Small parlor organ (foot pedals). Has no maker's mark. Melodeon or reed organ. Popularity in U.S. peeked in 1900, they were popular in the west because they were easy to transport and stayed in tune better than piano. The organ measures 37.75" (h) x 35" (w) x 15" (d).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1869 - 1887

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Organ, Parlor

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Organ

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Keyboard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Parts

Count

1