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Roller organ
Maker: Autophone Company
Date: 1890 ca.
Place Made:Ithaca, New York, United States, North America
Serial No: none
SignedOn top of bellows lid: The Gem / Roller Organ
DescriptionStandard Gem model roller organ
Directions found underneath bellows
Floral stencils in gold decorate wooden case
Patented 1887, May 31
Directions found underneath bellows
Floral stencils in gold decorate wooden case
Patented 1887, May 31
DimensionsWidth: 14 5/16”
Depth: 11 ¾”
Height: 8”
Depth: 11 ¾”
Height: 8”
ProvenanceUsed by Reierson family since “late 1800’s”. (see notes in file about history). Donor Recalls playing with organ in attic between 1928-1924. Possibly donor’s grandfather made the box for it.
Credit Line: Gift of Adrian and Duane Reierson, 1987
Not on view
Object number: 04111