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CARHART, NEEDHAM & CO.
ROS Reg No. 5715


Located in Maine. Pitch is A450. A small metal arm with a knob protruding from the treble key cheek operates a sliding metal plate with holes in it, over the treble half of the primary swell shade, which has corresponding holes. =differential enhancement of treble. [Carhart patent 17,196 - May 5, 1857]. Secondary horizontal swell bar opens at top of the throw of the long arm operating the primary swell shade, via a vertical rod which impinges on the short arm of the L.

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ROS Reg No.5715
Date Registered9/27/2015
Views44487
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Serial5944
Manufactured Date1857-1865
Case StylePiano Style Melodeon
Maker LocationNew York, NY
Model
Knee swellsNo
WoodRosewood over chestnut
Keys61
Manual(s)1
RangeF-F
Stops0
Pump methodFoot, suction