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Title
Coin-operated piano
Creator
J. P. Seeburg Piano Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Date Created and/or Issued
1922-1928
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
This art-nouveau style, coin-operated electric piano has piano rolls inside, augmented by mandolin and xylophone instruments. A crescent-shaped glass window in the oak cabinet shows the xylophone, and separate buttons operate the rolls and instruments. The paper label at the side lists 10 popular waltz pieces from the Gay Nineties. The plate inside is stamped with the Seeburg name, and serial number 157323.
Type
image
Identifier
9BFD2829-5004-497E-8282-006450511861
1966-1-43
Subject
Player pianos
Musical instruments
Nineteen twenties (LCSH)

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