Estey Reed Organ

Date1880-1895

Mediumwalnut, brass, fabric, other metal, ebony, ivory

Dimensions55 x 48 x 23 1/2 in. (139.7 x 121.9 x 59.7 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Tools and Equipment

Catalog number2008.66.2

DescriptionThe ornately carved wood frame has wooden handles left and right, curved sections extending on the front lower sides, and two round lamp holders (flat round plates). There are adjustable brass vertical slides on the left and right sides. The recessed center area has a fixed, carved music stand. The keyboard cover slides up and in and can lock down when closed. The keyboard is ivory and ebony with a row of 13 pull-type stops over it. "Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, VT., USA" is in gold paint above the keyboard. The foot pump pedals have needlepoint covers: beige with yellow roses and red scroll borders. Two (2) levers extend under the keyboard on either side of the player's knees.

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