Smithsonian Museum

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Description

A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.

Manufactured by

Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934

Trek II Products, Inc., American

Owned by

James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006

Date

1968

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medium

vinyl, wood, metal

Dimensions

H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)

Type

electronic organs

musical instruments

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Musical Instruments

Place made

Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Object number

2008.7.1.1abc