overall: 6 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 15.875 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name:
roller organ roll
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1885
Description:
<p>This roller organ roll was made by an undetermined maker in the United States, about 1885. It is roll #511 - "[Faedrelandssang (Song of the Native Land] - Norwegian)." This roll is playable in 20-note roller organs.</p>
<p>This roller organ roll features U. S. Patent #333390, dated July 14, 1885, by Henry B. Morris for a barrel for mechanical musical instruments.</p>