Marimba
Maker
J. C. Deagan, Inc.
Date1918-1925 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelNo. 350
Serial No.none
SignedTop and side of metal plates on wide end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTEDTop and side of metal plates on narrow end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTED
On A3 and A4: J.C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTED
MarkingsF#3 Top: MAR. 6-1900 / MAY 21-1901 / JULY 20-1902 / DEC. 15-1903
F#3 Bottom: NAGEAD
F3 Top: PAT. NOV. 3-1904 / PAT. APRIL 24-1905 / JUNE 9-1908 / OTHER PATS. PENDING
F3 Bottom: DEAGAN / No. 350 / MARIMBA
Left end of accidental resonators: PATENTED / JULY 21-14 / FEB. 2-15 / FEB. 29-16
Left end of diatonic resonators: PATENTED / JULY 21-14 / FEB. 2-15 / FEB. 29-16
A4 Top: L.P. / A=440
Model number can be found on left end of both resonators and underneath either end of the frame.
Description37 rosewood bars.
Range: three octaves (F3-F6).
DimensionsLength: 48-1/2 in (1232 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00449
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