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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 11, 1954 reads, "Maurice Zam, left, concert pianist, admires Grotrian-Steinweg grand piano he imported from Germany, while wife, center, and ballerina Carleen Stanley look on. Piano weighs 1,500 pound and is nine feet two inches in length. Owner claims it is costliest piano in world."
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Zam, Maurice Zam, Maurice--Homes and haunts Grotrian-Steinweg Musical instrument makers--Germany Pianos Pianists--United States Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Couples--California--San Fernando Valley Dwellings--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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