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Framed Print of Rock Harmonicon ca. 1880 William Till This rock harmonicon or stone xylophone was made by the Till family
Rock Harmonicon ca. 1880 William Till This rock harmonicon or stone xylophone was made by the Till family, who were one of several so called "rock bands" that captivated British audiences during the Victorian period. All hailed from the area of Keswick in the English Lake District, the source of Skiddaw stone, a type of hornfels prized for its tone quality and resonance. Tuned bars of this sonorous rock were supported on a wooden stand and laid out much like a modern xylophone. This instrument has twenty two bars that produce a three-octave diatonic scale. It may have also originally included a second row of stones enabling it to sound a full chromatic scale. A range of hammers and leather and cloth covered mallets were used to coax different timbres from the instrument.Audiences throughout England, Scotland and Europe heard the Till Family Rock Band during their extensive tours. The sound of the rock band caught the ear of the English art critic John Ruskin, who encouraged the family. © PL Photography Limited, Piemags
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Media ID 50242174
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 11.4cm (9.6" x 4.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
