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Barrel piano

Barrel piano with opening top. Handle protruding on front. Three colour paintings of rural scenes above false keyboard. 48 keys and 10 tune repertoire. Played by Aneurin Bevan of Pontypridd, circa 1959-1988.

  • Date:
    19th century (late)
  • Maker:
    Robino, Simon
  • Collection:
    National Museums Wales
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  • Place of production:
    Oldham (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Materials:wood; glass; paper; metal
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  • Inscriptions:Simon Robino, Manufacturer of Piano Organs, Manchester
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  • Repository:National Museums Wales
  • Measurements:height (mm): 1410; width (mm): 1060; depth (mm): 740