Piano accordion
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InstrumentAccordion/Accordions/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Accordion |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerSoprani |
Place MadeEurope ; Italy ; Southern Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1930 |
DescriptionTechnical description: 48 buttons for left hand, keyboard for right hand. Keyboard fully chromatic. Two leather shoulder straps full length strap for right hand and two straps for holding bellows closed. Bellows covered in yellow cloth edged with silver paper, with metal corners. Keyboard range from G₃ to E₆. Decoration: Blue marbled effect on body, with enamelled floral and geometric designs, gold glitter edging and glass diamonds. Pitch: A = 440 Hz Signature/Marks: Painted on body, "SOPRANI / ITALIA". |
NotesMelanie Piddocke, 29.1.11. |
Measurementslength 429 (closed, including keyboard); depth 397; height 172. |
ProvenanceGift of Maureen Danert and R.J. Rowley, 1998. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3806 |