Pianola
Alternate name(s)
- Automatic piano player
Maker
Aeolian Company
Date1911-1912 ca.
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
ModelMetrostyle
Serial No.28995
SignedStencilled in gold-colored lettering inside lid: METROSTYLE / [flower] PIANOLA [ flower]Stencilled in gold-colored lettering inside hinged front cover: THE ÆOLIAN COMPANY / NEW YORK
MarkingsStamped on underside of hinged hammer cover and handwritten on internal frame: 28995
Stencilled in black-colored paint inside cover, below hinged flap: 243
Stamped near hinge of hammer cover: 337
Stamped at one end of case (player's right) at side that would abut the piano: C
DescriptionDate: 1903-1932 ca., based on introduction of Metrostyle model and the merger date of the Aeolian Company and the American Piano Company; serial number lists help to further narrow date to 1911-1912
Compass: A-C# (5 plus octaves), 65 keys
Veneered wood case with characteristic curved top cover.
Pneumatic piano player, powered by foot pedals
Four (4) levers, one to adjust speed; others?
DimensionsHeight: 950 mm
Width: 1120 mm
Depth: 435 mm
Credit LineGift of Warren M. Lee Estate, 1985
Object number03593
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