Category 6: Tools & Equipment for Communication➔Musical T&E➔Musical Instruments

Artifact

Accession Number:
2017-09-10-1-A
Date
circa 1890
Description
Mahogany Organ made by Cornish & Company in Washington, N.J. The organ has 14 stops (three are damaged). There are holders on both sides of the organ to hold candles. There is a folding stand to put music books on. The organ was us in the church and owned by Florence Kretsch and was donated to the Elbow Holy Redeemer Catholic Church by Milton Kertsch from Elbow. The organ was delivered to the Museum by Isabella Parent. The organ still plays
Materials
Mahogany Ivory Metal
Measurements
45 inches L x 36 inches W x 50 inches H
Category
Musical Instruments