Skip to main content

Image / Pianola

Have a question about this item?

Item information. View source record on contributor's website.

Title
Pianola
Creator
Aeolian Co. (New York, N.Y.)
Date Created and/or Issued
1898-1903
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description
Early "Pianola," on wheels. The unit attaches to a piano to convert a regular piano into a player piano. The wood case is painted black, and the ends of the rounded top section are decoratively carved. A section of the top folds back for inserting the piano roll, and a set of sliding doors at the base opens for access to the mechanism.
Type
Image
Identifier
25E8B05D-15B6-48C6-8091-003850253565
1994-268
Subject
Pianos
Musical instruments
Nineteenth century (LCSH)

About the collections in Calisphere

Learn more about the collections in Calisphere. View our statement on digital primary resources.

Copyright, permissions, and use

If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.

Share your story

Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.

Explore related content on Calisphere: