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Music Cabinet
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| Accession #: | 4429.10 |
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| Title: | Music Cabinet |
| Object Type: | Cabinet, Music |
| Participants: |
Campbell Family (user)
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| Physical Description: | "Vernis Martin" style music cabinet, French form, with small, pierced brass or ormolu gallery rail , ormolu mounts and a small, shaped apron over slightly curved legs. Case is slightly bombe with interior shelves. Front of case is painted, depicting a romantic couple; sides of case are painted with floral and musical motifs. |
| Description: | In many late 19th century libraries, furnishings such as books, busts, and musical instruments illustrated a family's interests in literature, music, and world travel. The piano was a symbol of culture, and Helen Campbell enjoyed years of piano lessons, organizing her stacks of sheet music inside this "Vernis Martin" style music cabinet with painted decoration and ormolu trim. She and her friends gathered around the piano, danced to the Victrola, and played several European music boxes, including one tucked below the seat of the family's carved Swiss music chair. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object Height/Width/Depth 42.25 x 26.25 x 16"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wood; ormulu (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 2019 |
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