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The Organetto
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Builder unknown, date unknown. Copied after an instrument by George Taylor. Acquired from the collection of Howard Mayor Brown. The instrument has 28 keys. Range: D1 to F3. It is operated by hand pump bellows at the rear of the instrument. The instrument is 16.5 inches wide, 8.0 inches deep (not including the bellows), and 30.25 inches tall at the tallest. For more detailed pictures click HERE. Please note: The pictures are large and high resolution so it may take each page a while to download if you are not using a high speed connection. For more information about organettos see http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us/antiqua/organeto.htm Pictures of organettos can be found in paintings and tapestries from the 15th and 16 centuries. |
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Angel with Organetto by Fra Angelico from the original documents found in the Vatican Library's vast Stampe, or prints, collection. |
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Tapestry. 15 cent. Flanders. Image source: Tapestries and more. |
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A Lady playing organ. Tapestry. Musee d'Angers.1430-1497. Image source: |
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Le chant d'Amour. E. Burne - Jones. From: Sir Edward Burne - Jones by Russel Ash. 1993. |