Accordion

Object/Artifact

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The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum

Name/Title

Accordion

Entry/Object ID

2001.68.1

Description

Accordion, made by Stahltone. The accordion has two wooden boxes joined by a bellows in the middle. Each box has applied faux marquetry inlay and metal wrapped sides. A leather strap across the front and back holds the boxes together. Metal latches allow the accordion to close completely for travel and/or storage. The side opposite of the keyboard has eight mother of pearl bass buttons and a leather carrying strap. The keyboard has mother of pearl buttons and bone keys. A carved wood grille with a fabric screen is above the keyboard. The opposite side is also vented but with round holes and a fabric screen under. The manufacturer's name is engraved on a metal plate and attached on one side of the instrument.

Acquisition

Accession

2001.68

Source or Donor

Romin, Ruth E. (Carlson)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Ruth Romin

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Stahltone

Date made

1880 - 1904

Place

Country

Germany

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date: Before 1904

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Accordion

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

12 in

Length

15 in

Material

Wood, Bone, Shell

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Carlson, Carl O.