Bell Lyra
Bell Lyra
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- Description
- This glockenspiel was made by an undetermined maker, probably in the United States, around 1945-1949. This two-octave lyre-shaped glockenspiel, or bell lyra, is made of tuned metal bars mounted on a metal frame with red felt cushioning underneath the bars. The bars are stamped with corresponding notes. The bell lyre is intended for use by marching bands, carried on a pole that fits into a belt worn by the player, and the bars struck with a mallet.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- glockenspiel
- date made
- 1945-1949
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 27 in x 25 1/2 in x 2 5/8 in; 68.58 cm x 64.77 cm x 6.6675 cm
- ID Number
- 1996.0271.01
- catalog number
- 1996.0271.01
- accession number
- 1996.0271
- Credit Line
- Gift of Ella H. and Herbert H. Wright
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Percussion
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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