Barrel Piano. Culture: American. Dimensions: Total H. 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.), W. 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.), L. of longest string 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.), L. of shortest string 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). Maker: George Hicks (British, born England 1818-1863 Brooklyn, New York). Date: ca. 1860.When the crank is turned, pins on a rotating cylinder engage hammers that strike the strings, playing any of ten tunes, including "Yankee Doodle." At the same time, a bell rings and the articulated figures move in time to the music. One figure deposits coins in a trough. Shown with front string cover panel removed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Barrel Piano. Culture: American. Dimensions: Total H. 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.), W. 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.), L. of longest string 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.), L. of shortest string 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). Maker: George Hicks (British, born England 1818-1863 Brooklyn, New York). Date: ca. 1860.When the crank is turned, pins on a rotating cylinder engage hammers that strike the strings, playing any of ten tunes, including "Yankee Doodle." At the same time, a bell rings and the articulated figures move in time to the music. One figure deposits coins in a trough. Shown with front string cover panel removed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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