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Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Manufactured by

    Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934
    Trek II Products, Inc., American

    Owned by

    James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006

    Description

    A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Date

    1968

    Object number

    2008.7.1.1abc

    Restrictions & Rights

    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    electronic organs
    musical instruments

    Medium

    vinyl, wood, metal

    Dimensions

    H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)

    Place made

    Illinois, United States, North and Central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Musical Instruments

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599f81a9b-6124-452c-8695-caa47ef0ba57

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2008.7.1.1abc

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