Planchettes, set of

Description:

This set of planchettes was made by an undetermined maker and place, around 1847-1850.

It is tune #464 - Saul simphonie. These planchettes were accessioned with Debain player piano (Cat. #236911). They feature English patent #11359 (1846), by Alexander Debain for improvements in keyed musical instruments

Date Made: 1847-1850

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Bequest of Ann A. Jeffcott

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.236912.02.20Accession Number: 44953Catalog Number: 236912.02.20

Object Name: planchettes

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: smallest planchette: 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 5 in; 1.905 cm x 13.97 cm x 12.7 cmoverall: largest planchette: 3/4 in x 18 in x 5 in; 1.905 cm x 45.72 cm x 12.7 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-50c0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_609121

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