> A number of nickelodeons and orchestrions used what looks like
> black clothesline rope to hold the stained glass panels in place
> in the frames.  Does anyone know of a source of this black rope?

We stain the old style woven clothesline with black aniline stain
from Behlen and drape it to dry.  Behlen stain is available in
liquid from the woodworker supply houses.

I suspect black Kiwi Liquid Shoe Dye will also work; just pull off
the rubber applicator neck on the top to get the liquid out.

This will not work with nylon, polyester, or coated ropes.

Dick Hack
Hack Mechanical Music