IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This reed organ was made by Abraham ...

Melodeons were popular musical instruments from the 1840s to the late 19th century, among other reasons because of their portability. One foot pedal forced air across brass reeds to produce sounds.

The mellow music of melodeons could be heard in Witney over the weekend as more than 80 musicians from Britain, Ireland and France gathered to perform. They also taught their art at the Hands on Music ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. ANSWER: A melodeon, or diatonic button accordion, is a type of button ...

The accordion is not a punchline. Between bad jokes (What's the difference between an onion and an accordion? People cry when they chop up onions), double entendres (as the Who sang, "Mama's got a ...

TOWNSEND — In the middle of the 19th century, Townsend was home to farms and small industries. During the long winters, farmers looking for income took on other projects. Many made barrels to sell in ...