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Harmoniflute; lap organ

Harmonieflûte, accordion. Softwood carcase veneered in hardwood and ebonised. Ebony and ivory keys, 3 octave compass. Dark green embossed paper decoration on leather bellows. Leather handle. Brass brackets. Stamped inscription appearing within an oval outline: 'BUSSON/BRE[VETE]]M/PARIS'.

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  • Materials:steel, felt, embossed paper, leather, copper alloy, ivory, ebony, maple, softwood
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 225 x 480 x 178 mm