Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 148487
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
When donated to MHS in 1929, the owner of this bassoon noted it was “over 100 years old” and played in the first church built in Standish, likely the First Parish Meeting House, also called Old Red Church, built in 1804-1806. A woodwind instrument, this bassoon disassembles into six pieces for transport.
John Parker of London, England made this bassoon. Parker was an oboist, bass singer and bassoon player who made bassoons for the Goulding music business.
About This Item
- Title: Bassoon, Standish, ca. 1800
- Creator: John Parker
- Creation Date: circa 1800
- Subject Date: circa 1800
- Location: Standish, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Basswood, brass
- Local Code: 1800* a-e b
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Churches--Maine--Standish
- Musical instruments--Maine--Standish
- Oboe--Maine--Standish
- Wind instruments--Maine
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
