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Portable organ and extremely rare Bible regal (harmonium)
Portable organ and extremely rare Bible regal (harmonium).. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was an English musicologist who specialized in the history of the pianoforte and other instruments
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This chromolithograph depicts a portable organ and an extremely rare Bible regal, or harmonium, an instrument of the organ family. The illustration is taken from A.J. Hipkins' Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, published by Adam and Charles Black in Edinburgh in 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was a renowned English musicologist, specializing in the history of the pianoforte and other musical instruments. The publication of this book marked a significant contribution to the documentation and preservation of historical musical instruments. The portable organ, a compact and transportable version of the larger pipe organ, is shown in the foreground. Its intricate design, with various pipes and keys, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. The Bible regal, a type of harmonium, is situated behind the portable organ. This rare instrument was named for its association with religious services, as it was often used to accompany hymns and liturgical music. The harmonium, invented in the late 18th century, was a popular alternative to the pipe organ due to its portability and ease of use. The bellows-driven instrument produced sound through a series of reeds, and its pedalboard allowed for the addition of bass notes. This image, created by the skilled hand of William Gibb, offers a glimpse into the rich history of musical instruments and the innovative solutions that emerged to meet the needs of musicians and worshippers alike.
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