Barrel Organs

“Melodia” table top organ with winding crank and paper music roll

    “Melodia” table top organ with winding crank and paper music roll

    United States The 1890s American Mercantile Co Wood, metal, paper, leather mechanical works, carpentry, decalcomania

    The 1890s

    American Mercantile Co

    Wood, metal, paper, leather; mechanical works, carpentry, decalcomania

    32.9 × 32 × 27.5 cm

    Decalcomania on the case: "MELODIA", "AMERICAN MERCANTILE CO." On the lower lid inner side – instruction in English: "TO PLAY THE MELODIA". Serial number on the bottom: "150291", label on the paper roll: "Melodia Roll #57 / Full Moon Union / Babies On Our Block / Skids Are Out Today / Little Brown Jug". Sticker on the paper roll: "THE MUSICAL MUSEUM / DEANSBORO, N.Y."

    13.1-3/ММП