Reed Organ

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Reed Organ

Entry/Object ID

2026.14.001

Description

Reed organ manufactured by the renowned Mason & Hamlin Organ Company. Features 61 keys, carpeted foot pedals, and gold inlay designs of beehives, birds, butterflies, foliage, and other intricate patterns.

Context

The organ is operated by pumping the two foot pedals below, which operate the bellows. When a key is pressed, streams of air are sent to the reeds inside the instrument, making them vibrate. There is one reed for each key. Pulling and pushing the stops on the reed organ will turn on or off different reed sets.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Mason & Hamlin Organ Company

Date made

circa 1891

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

72-1/4 in

Width

52 in

Depth

22-1/4 in