Melodeon
Maker
Prince & Co.
(American)
Collections
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Daten.d.
MediumBrazilian rosewood
Dimensions29 × 37 × 18 in. (73.7 × 94 × 45.7 cm.)
DescriptionRosewood case with bead moulding, scroll support legs (probably made of cherry), and a fanciful trestle. The pedals (not original to the case) are made of oak.
Signedbelow reed rail in graphite:" Fred Manser and restored by Mr. Atwood Jr. Feb. 1973"
Inscribedbelow reed rail in graphite: "23 May 1856"
Markingslabel: "No. 17 267
Improved Melodeon
Prince & Co.
Patented Dec. 28th, 1846
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Albert W. Atwood, Jr.
Status
Not on viewObject number89.24
