American Pipe Organ

American Pipe Organ

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Description

This pipe organ was made by an undetermined maker in New England, United States, around 1825-1835. It has a single keyboard, C - f3. The organ’s disposition is as follows:

8' Open Diapason? (from a)
8' Stopped Diapason
4' Principal (or flute)
Blocked slide

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
organ
date made
1825-1835
place made
United States: New England
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
ebony (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 75 in x 43 in x 31 in; 190.5 cm x 109.22 cm x 78.74 cm
ID Number
MI.299835
accession number
61285
catalog number
299835
Credit Line
Gift of Hugo Worch
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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