Pedal Harpsichord
Object type: Pedal Harpsichord
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: American
Artist: John Challis
Artist bio: American, South Lyon, Michigan 1907–1974 New York City
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: 1967
Medium: Wood, metal, various materials
Dimensions: Overall: 113 x 139.7 x 301 cm (44 1/2 x 55 x 118 1/2 in.)
Harpsichord: 87 x 104.1 x 245.6 cm (34 1/4 x 41 x 96 11/16 in.)
Pedal Unit: 26 x 139.7 x 301 cm (10 1/4 x 55 x 118 1/2 in.)
Bench: w. 119 cm x h. 72 cm x d 34 cm


Classification: Chordophone-Zither-plucked-harpsichord
Geography:  New York  New York United States  
Credit line: Purchase, Murtogh D. Guinness Bequest, 2003
Accession year: 2003