Introduction and Gem Roller Organ
By Skip Hunt
Hello all you interesting people from coast to coast and around the globe; I am now the proud owner of "The Gem Roller Organ" ??? Does this mean this was the only one made? This Gem has been in the family since late 1890- early 1900 and I would like to know more about it. I have the original shipping box, $3.50 COD, but no return address. Any history or info would be helpful. I am thinking about opening a museum with my vast collection, I also have a player piano, so I must have something to tell about "THE GEM" when visitors call. I need help.
Skip Hunt
707 Fairway Dr., Champaign IL 61820
hunts5@net66.com
[ Welcome to the Digest, Skip, and I hope you will tell us about your
[ collection. There was mention here several months ago about the
[ little roller organs and how they became popular in Japan! Another
[ popular name was the McTammany Organette (I hope I spelled that
[ right!). Can someone advise Skip where to begin? -- Robbie |
(Message sent Mon 20 Jan 1997, 09:26:09 GMT, from time zone GMT.) |
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