Decorative fitting
Mason & Hamlin
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Acacia wood (Mahogany)
Measurements
160 x 60 mm; 143 mm (Length)
Place of origin
United States
Collection
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 493210.3
Summary
Two decorative wooden harmonium scrolls.
Provenance
Gifted to The Workhouse in 2001 along with the harmonium to which the parts belong. Made by Mason & Hamlin in the late 19th century. It is unclear if the instrument was purchased for the Workhouse at this point or later. There is reference to a harmonium being purchased from a Mrs Earle for £3 3 shillings in February 1884. This Mason & Hamlin harmonium was in use in the Committee Room in the 1930s. It was rescued from Greet House in 1980 by Mr John Howells. Donated as a gift to the Workhouse by Mr John Howells in May 2001. Research from the Guardians meeting minutes shows that: 16.06.1905 - The Master reported that (Mrs Earle's) harmonium was worn out 14.07.1905 - The harmonium was repaired at a cost of £1-5-0 11.2.1916 - A new organ was purchased at a cost of £8-7-6
Makers and roles
Mason & Hamlin, maker