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Glass Harmonica

Glass harmonica, in mahogany case, made by E Pohl, Bohemia. L. 4 ft. 1 in., H. 3 ft. The Glass Harmonica consists of a series of glass bells, which are affixed in regular order to an iron spindle lying horizontally in a case, and which by simple machinery are set in motion by the feet. The sound is produced by the performer moistening his fingers and pressing them on the bells while these are rotating. The Glass Armonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1761.

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    Pohl, E.
  • Collection:
    Science Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Czech Republic
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  • Repository:Science Museum
  • Measurements:overall: 900 mm x 1225 mm