The Great Organ in the Boston Music Hall

Original hand-etched wood engraving. Full page illustration in Harper's Weekly, December 12, 1863. Condition Good. Light toning but image and paper intact. Image is crisp and clear. Size is 11" x 16". . . . . . The illustration "The Great Organ in the Boston Music Hall," published in Harper's Weekly on December 12, 1863, captures the grandeur of a monumental musical instrument unveiled just a month prior on November 2, 1863, at the Boston Music Hall. Crafted by E.F. Walcker and Company of Ludwigsburg, Germany, this organboasting over 5,000 pipes and 84 registerswas celebrated as the largest in the United States at the time, its imposing black walnut case designed by the Herter Brothers of New York. The Harper's Weekly engraving depicts the organs intricate facade, highlighting its towering pipes and ornate craftsmanship, a testament to both technological innovation and artistic ambition. This visual tribute followed the instruments inauguration, a cultural milestone marked by a performance from renowned organists and an ode recited by actress Charlotte Cushman, reflecting Bostons burgeoning status as a hub of musical sophistication during a time overshadowed by the Civil War.

Product Info

Publisher: Harper's Weekly

Year: December 12, 1863

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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