Scan 258
Catalogue of the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, 1918
21 lines. Read by computer on 29 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.
1strip and in the box correspond, compressed air, furnished by bellows, also operated by the pedals, sets the pneumatic mechanism in operation. The vogue of such instruments is one of the most encouraging developments of the day, for they make possible an extended and intimate acquaintance with the best music.
2Length, 112.2 cm. Height, 97.6 cm. Width, 36.8 cm.
3Signed—"Farrand and Votey."
4(James H. McDonald.)
61389. CHENG. Similar to No. 1379, but in deplorable condition…China (B-S.)
81390. ORGAN MODEL. (Electric Action) ……………United States
9This model, with electric action of "Frieze Memorial Organ," when brought to Ann Arbor, was constructed and presented to the University by the makers of the organ, Farrand and Votey of Detroit. The action substituted for this by the Hutchins Co. of Boston, when the instrument (entirely renovated and substantially enlarged) was removed to its present position in 1913, is simpler. The following description may be of interest: The bellows (A), under which are the "feeders," (smaller bellows which force the wind into the larger) are operated by the handle (B). The air in the bellows, compressed by the iron weights (C), is forced through a conductor (D) into the air-chamber (E). Small suction bellows (F) are deflated when, by pressure on the key (G), an electric contact is made and the air rushes into the pipe (H) causing it to speak.
10Length, 126 cm. Height, 154.5 cm. Depth, 40.7 cm.
11An envelope (I) contains the specifications of the organ and such data referring to it as may be of interest to future generations.
131391. "SONATINA." Self-playing Concertina………………Germany
14Hexagonal body. Expanding bellows. False "touches" on both sides. Discs, on which are raised points, are placed inside and operated by means of clockwork. The bellows are operated by the hands. Eleven of these discs are displayed.
15Diameter, 29 cm. Length (inflated), 40 cm.; (deflated), 25 cm.
16Signed—"Patentirt in allen Staaten, D. R. R., No. 86,324, Made in Saxony."
181392. "PIANO MELODICO"……………………………Germany
19Case of ebonized wood resting on four legs. Under a housing, at the right end, a roller, turned by a crank, carries a strip of perforated cardboard over a set of projections. By a striking mechanism, such of the fifty-four strings, running under the top-board, as are desired, are made to sound.
20Length, 86.4 cm. Width, 43.2 cm. Height, 81 cm.
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