IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This reed organ was made by Abraham ...

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Melodeons were popular musical instruments from the 1840s to the late 19th century, among other reasons because of their portability. One foot pedal forced air across brass reeds to produce sounds.