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Object Name
Table Organ or Symphonia
Object Number
1976-29-3
Description
Small wooden table top wind organ. Black molded base, wooden top and side pieces with geometric gilt stencil designs on front, sides and top flap. Front is solid wood panel with gilt design 1/3 up, small horizontal sound door with black knob. Curved piece going 1/3 back to a hinged curved top with stamped brass hinges and gilt design on top. Left side panel with gilt design, right with one large handle and one small handle for cranking. Top opens to reaveal partial mechanism for rollers and opening for wind pipes. In gilt on inside top "Symphonia/Wilcox & White Organ Co./Meriden Conn" Label on works "No. 1265/MANUFACTURED BY/The Wilcox & White Organ Co./MERIDEN, CONN/U.S.A./PATENTED" Label with directions on front door
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1875
Dimensions
14 1/4" high x 18" wide x 14 1/2" deep
Materials
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