Dublin Core
Title
Accordion
Identifier
2015.03.001
Subject
1930s
Musical instrument cases
Musical instruments
Plastics
Accordions
Musical instrument cases
Musical instruments
Plastics
Accordions
Description
Accordion, yellow celluloid casing with mother-of-pearl finish and leather straps. Bellows separate a box piano keyboard and other box shape with six rows of white buttons. Casing has rhinestones and glitter trim border. Small decorative wood scrollwork and rhinestones in front of mesh. Also with celluloid grid perforations for sound amplification. Mesh behind it. Case cover missing from keyboard G-key.
Donor's grandfather purchased it for $300.93 with 50 lessons included in 1939.
Donor's grandfather purchased it for $300.93 with 50 lessons included in 1939.
Date
C. 1939
Format
Celluloid, leather, metal
Dimensions: 20.5" x 16.5" x 9"
Dimensions: 20.5" x 16.5" x 9"
Creator
Cellini Italy Granada