Musical Glasses.
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Alternative TitleArmonica. |
InstrumentMusical glasses |
Instrument FamilyOthers |
Date MadeProbably 1810-1830 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cabinet on legs with 25 glasses; compass 2 octaves C₄ to C₆. Arranged in four rows from back to front; natural scale in central two rows, accidentals in back row and front row. Rims of glasses painted in colours. Labelled "Presented to the Museum of the Music Class Room, University of Edinburgh by Dr W.G. Aitchison Robertson / June 1927". Repair History: Two glasses not original. One glass missing. Usable pitch: sounds at A₄ = 452 Hz. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 58.42cm wide, 104.14cm long, 93.98cm tall. Stool: |
ProvenanceGift of W.G. Aitchison Robertson, June 1927. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0500 |