Patent Model - Musical Instrument
Maker and role
John Akin, Patentee
Production date
Jun 01 1858
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, glass, steel
Measurements
12 x 12 1/4 x 8 1/2" (30.5 x 31.1 x 21.6cm)
Description
Akins called his musical instrument a "Violincellodian". He claimed as his invention "the construction of the violins suspended on pins W and by cords s s s s s attached to keys so they may be brought in contact with the bows by depressing the keys..." (Patent Number 20,397)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.227a,b
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