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Estey Organ Co

c. 1875

Overview

compact timber framed organ

Historical information

Made by the Estey Organ Co, Battleboro, Vermont, USA; a company that was to become the world’s largest organ manufacturers. This type of organ was especially popular in small churches and chapels where a pipe organ would be too large or expensive.
Purchased in 1878 by the Anglican Church for use in St James’ Church, South Greenough. Construction of the church commenced in 1872 on land donated by William Stokes. The church was consecrated by Bishop Hale on 27 July 1873. William Stokes, John Wilton and James Rumble assisted with the carpentry and made the pews and desks for the church.
The last service was held in this church on 30/07/1961.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB2355

Item type

Musical instruments

Material

Ivory

Timber

Width

1160 mm

Height or length

1200 mm

Depth

560 mm

Themes

Social History

Music

Inscriptions and markings

Estey Organ Co, Brattleboro Vt, USA

Contextual Information

Although no longer in use, St James’ Church is the oldest standing church in the Anglican Diocese of the North West. This organ is an important reminder of the role that church played in spiritual life at Greenough.

Keywords

Greenough

Place made

Brattleboro
Vermont
United States

Year

c. 1875

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Well provenanced