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Accordion; Regal Melodeon; [?]; CT94.2056
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Name/Title
Accordion
Accordion
About this object
Accordion; a German-made accordion in its original box, along with two instructional music books. The accordion consists of a wooden and cardboard frame with decorative metal strapping, three wooden stops and red leather bellows. Impressed into the metal strapping is: "Regal Melodeon, Made in Germany". The cardboard box is covered with wood-grain patterned paper and bears a sticker which is printed: "The Regal Melodeon, Best Quality". The first book is titled "The First Step, How to Play the Melodeon or Accordion" by Lew Stern, published in 1928 by Keith Prowse & Co, Ltd of London. The second book is titled: "Play Easy Accordeon [sic] Tutor", published by Allan & Co, Prop Ltd.
Accordion; a German-made accordion in its original box, along with two instructional music books. The accordion consists of a wooden and cardboard frame with decorative metal strapping, three wooden stops and red leather bellows. Impressed into the metal strapping is: "Regal Melodeon, Made in Germany". The cardboard box is covered with wood-grain patterned paper and bears a sticker which is printed: "The Regal Melodeon, Best Quality". The first book is titled "The First Step, How to Play the Melodeon or Accordion" by Lew Stern, published in 1928 by Keith Prowse & Co, Ltd of London. The second book is titled: "Play Easy Accordeon [sic] Tutor", published by Allan & Co, Prop Ltd.
Maker
Regal Melodeon
Regal Melodeon
Maker Role
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Date Made
[?]
[?]
Place Made
Europe, Germany
Medium and Materials
processed material, paper;
processed material, paper, cardboard;
processed material, leather;
processed material, metal;
organic, vegetal, wood.
processed material, paper;
processed material, paper, cardboard;
processed material, leather;
processed material, metal;
organic, vegetal, wood.
Inscription and Marks
Impressed on metal straps: 'REGAL / MELODEON / MADE IN / GERMANY'; printed on box label: 'The Regal / Melodeon / Best Quality / No. / Keys Stops / Trade Mark / Made in Germany'
Impressed on metal straps: 'REGAL / MELODEON / MADE IN / GERMANY'; printed on box label: 'The Regal / Melodeon / Best Quality / No. / Keys Stops / Trade Mark / Made in Germany'
Measurements
1. Accordion: h 144mm x l 270mm x w 290mm
2. Box: h 150mm x l 275mm x w 295mm
3. Book - The First Step: l 256mm x w 188mm
4. Book - Play Easy: l 175mm x w 125mm
1. Accordion: h 144mm x l 270mm x w 290mm
2. Box: h 150mm x l 275mm x w 295mm
3. Book - The First Step: l 256mm x w 188mm
4. Book - Play Easy: l 175mm x w 125mm
Subject and Association Keywords
music
music
Credit Line
From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type
musical instrument
musical instrument
Object number
CT94.2056
CT94.2056
