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Planchettes, set of

Object Details

Description

This set of planchettes was made by an undetermined maker and place, around 1847-1850.

It is tune # 280 - Luceincia Baronia. These planchettes were accessioned with Debain player piano (Cat. #315678). They feature English patent #11359 (1846), by Alexander Debain for improvements in keyed musical instruments

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1847-1850
Credit Line
Gift of Hugo Worch
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: one planchette: 3/4 in x 16 3/4 in x 5 in; 1.905 cm x 42.545 cm x 12.7 cm
Object Name
planchettes
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