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TitleMiniature Street Organ 'Perleetje'
Creator Gijsbert Perlee
PlaceAmsterdam (The Netherlands)
Year 1970
Object number1087
Object categorymechanical instruments with organ pipes
Object namestreet organ, organ with book, miniature
DescriptionTECHNIEK
This simple miniature book-reading organ has a single stop and a limited range of tones, with 22 keys in the keyboard and one row of covered organ pipes.
Accompanying textsThe repertoire, programmed on organ books, is very diverse and often adapted in our museum for special occasions, performances or children's tours.
This miniature barrel organ was made by the Perlee company in Amsterdam, which had great success with it in the years 1950-1980. Many copies were made and used for various purposes. For example, some were sold to homes with physically disabled children who could use them to train their muscles in a fun way. Two such organs even came into royal possession. One was presented by Prince Bernhard to the British Queen Elizabeth and her husband on the occasion of her coronation, and the king of Thailand received one as a gift during a state visit.
This miniature barrel organ was made by the Perlee company in Amsterdam, which had great success with it in the years 1950-1980. Many copies were made and used for various purposes. For example, some were sold to homes with physically disabled children who could use them to train their muscles in a fun way. Two such organs even came into royal possession. One was presented by Prince Bernhard to the British Queen Elizabeth and her husband on the occasion of her coronation, and the king of Thailand received one as a gift during a state visit.
Dimensions
height: 52 cm
width: 85 cm
depth: 50 cm
width: 85 cm
depth: 50 cm
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