Serinette Barrel Organ

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
This barrel organ was made by and undetermined maker, probably Switzerland, around 1830-1850. It is a Serinette barrel organ, with 8 tunes. This instrument has a pinned wooden barrel, and 10 metal pipes and 10 sticker keys. It is activated by a hand crank.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred E. Little
1830-1850
ID Number
MI.386721
accession number
180695
catalog number
386721
Object Name
barrel organ
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 in x 10 1/4 in x 8 in; 15.24 cm x 26.035 cm x 20.32 cm
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Mechanical Musical Instruments
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_605782
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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