Marimba
Maker
J. C. Deagan, Inc.
Date1916 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Model352
Serial No.none
SignedTop and sides of metal plates on wide end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / INC. / CHICAGO / PATENTEDTop and sides of metal plates on narrow end frame: J.C. DEAGAN / INC. / CHICAGO / PATENTED
On A3 and A4: J. C. DEAGAN, INC. / CHICAGO / PATENTED
MarkingsTop of F3: PATENTED / FEB. 9-1915 / FEB. 29-1916 / DEC. 5-1918 / OTHER PAT. PEND
Bottom of F3: DEAGAN / No. 352 / MARIMBA
Top of F#3: PATENTED / DEC. 15-1903 / JUNE-9-1908 / JULY-21-1914 / FEB. 2-1915 / MADE IN U.S.A
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
A3: LP
A4: LP. / A=440
Model number can be found on left end of both resonators and underneath either end of the frame.
DescriptionMarimba with 44 rosewood bars mounted on a wood frame with nickel-plated brass resonators.
Range: 3 ½ octaves (F3-C7)
DimensionsLength: 1435 mm 56.5 in
Width (max. to min.): 25-1/2 in to 12 in (648 mm to 305 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02965
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