Accordian, Piano
Maker
Moreschi & Sons
(Italian)
MediumMother of Pearl, Rhinestone, metal, fabric, ebony
Dimensions17" long
ClassificationsMusical Tools and Equipment
Terms
Catalog number76.128
DescriptionThe accordion consists of a body in two parts, each generally rectangular in shape, separated by a bellows. On each part of the body is a keyboard containing buttons, levers or piano-style keys. When pressed, the buttons travel in a direction perpendicular to the motion of the bellows (towards the performer). Most, but not all modern accordions also have buttons capable of producing entire chords, whereas concertinas' buttons produce only single notes.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accordion
Status
Not on view
c. 1950
