Organ, Reed

Object/Artifact

-

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Organ, Reed

Entry/Object ID

1986.012.001

Description

Rectangular-shaped melodeon (or reed organ) in rosewood veneer w/4, curved legs & 2 pedals suspended from lyre-shaped piece. Fold-back lid opens to show ivory keys, 4 stops, label: No 4921 UNITED STATES ORGAN/CLEVELAND, OHIO,'' & pierced music stand. Bead carving on body & ornate carving on legs. Accession card says "6 octaves, 2 lower octaves do not play."

Collection

Musical

Made/Created

Manufacturer

United States Organ

Date made

1855 - 1865

Place

City

Cleveland, Ohio

Notes

Date: 1855-1865 Made: Whitney & Slayton, Cleve., OH

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Organ, Reed

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

Dimensions

Height

33 in

Depth

25 in

Length

60 in

Material

Wood, Ivory, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good