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Marimba-xylophone
Marimba-xylophone
Marimba-xylophone

Marimba-xylophone

Date1910-1920 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Model4720
Serial No.none
SignedTop and side of metal plates on the wide end frame: J.C. DEAGAN CHICAGO PATENTED Side of metal plates on narrow end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTED Top of metal plates on the narrow end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO Middle, front of wood frame: J.C. DEAGAN CHICAGO, U.S.A. Bars A3 and A4: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTEDMarkingsTop of F3 bar: PAT. NOV. 8-1904 / PAT. APR. 24-1906 / JUNE 9-1908 / OTHER PATS. PENDING Bottom of F3 bar: NAGAED Top of F#3: MAR. 6-1902 / MAY. 21-190? / JULY 28-1903 / DEC. 15-1903 Top of A4: A=440 Front middle of frame: List of Deagan patents with signature text on bottom Model number (4720) can be found underneath either end of the frame.DescriptionMarimba-xylophone with 37 rosewood bars mounted on a wood frame and metal stand with aluminum resonators.
Range: : three octaves (F3-F6).
DimensionsLength: 58 in (1473 mm)
Width (max. to min.): 31-1/4 in to 13-3/4 in (794 mm to 349 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00474
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