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Planchettes, set of: Museum Object and Cultural History

Planchettes, set of: date made: 1847-1850. Object Name: planchettes. Physical Description: wood (overall material).

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The object in the museum catalogue

This set of planchettes was made by an undetermined maker and place, around 1847-1850.

It is tune #113 - jakeo dej jerer. These planchettes were accessioned with Debain player piano (Cat. #236911). They feature English patent #11359 (1846), by Alexander Debain for improvements in keyed musical instruments

Materials, dates and provenance

  • date made: 1847-1850
  • Object Name: planchettes
  • Physical Description: wood (overall material)
  • Physical Description: metal (overall material)
  • Measurements: overall: one planchette: 3/4 in x 8 1/4 in x 5 in; 1.905 cm x 20.955 cm x 12.7 cm
  • ID Number: MI.236912.02.08
  • catalog number: 236912.02.08
  • accession number: 44953
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Ann A. Jeffcott
  • Data Source: National Museum of American History

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