Square Piano Harmonium by Gilbert, T
Maker:
Gilbert, T
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1855
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1850-1900
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Rosewood
Painter:
Pedals:
Four
Catalogue Number:
CEP-1527
Origin:
North America
Type:
Piano Harmonium
This combination square piano-harmonium was made by Timothy Gilbert in Boston, Massachusetts about 1855. The harmonium, or reed organ, is mounted beneath the piano cabinet and shares the same keyboard as the piano. This instrument is serial number 5327 (piano) and serial number AE1803 (harmonium), has a compass of FF-a4, an English double action, felt hammers, double-strings throughout, 1 hand stop: silencing hammers, 4 pedals: harmonium swell, piano dampers, piano moderator, and harmonium pump, full iron frame, and a rosewood (?) case
Credit: Smithsonian