Musical Glasses.
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Alternative TitleArmonica. |
InstrumentMusical glasses |
Instrument FamilyOthers |
Date MadeProbably 1820-1845 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cabinet on legs with 28 glasses; compass 2¼ octaves C₄ to C₆ plus D₆, E₆ and F₆. Basic 25 glass arrangement with extra three at right-hand edge. No inscriptions. Repair History: One glass missing. Usable pitch: Sounds at A₄ = 440 Hz. Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.156. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 30.48cm high, 63.5cm wide, 109.22cm long Legs: 76.2cm long, 10.16cm widest point diameter. |
CollectionReid Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0501 |