Referring to Pat (Momma's) comment above: think it's a feet driven (to create the air pressure) harmonium also called a 'pump organ'. In my country they were a well known phenomenon in the past, mainly used by Christian families.
I love this nostalgic image very much, Sandi. It resembles the interior that I saw in my childhood days when I visited my grandparents houses.
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I do like the warmth that exudes from all the wood here...also like that piano and the clocks and other interesting articles on that mantle...a wonderful mood here and interesting and good shot.
i like it in color better, this is retro! especailly the table. the only flaw that caught my eye? wish i could see the pic on the table...redo! you have to go back now..lol its a great detail and wonderful colored shot Tigs.