Accordion
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InstrumentAccordion/Accordions/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Accordion |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerSoprani |
Place MadeAncona ; Europe ; Italy ; Southern Europe |
Date Made20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Rectangular wooden body. Bone chromatic keyboard for right hand (10 diatonic and 9 chromatic keys) and four mother-of-pearl shifts and wooden air-bar for left hand. Canvas strap for left hand. Four brass feet at left hand end. Signature/Marks: Printed on paper behind glass "PREMIATA FABBRICA / DI ARMONICHE / COMM. PAOLO SOPRANI & FIGLI / CASTELFIDARDO ANCONA ITALIA / CHROMATIC". Decoration: Wooden marquetry at keyboard end. |
NotesMelanie Piddocke, 2.2.11. |
Measurementslength (closed) 195; width 255; height 145. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3816 |