Annibale dei Rossi Virginal Harpsichord
ca. 1542 The virginal may be the earliest know surviving instrument by this Italian maker, also, the oldest instrument in the Schubert Club collection. The
Museum Collection
C. Bechstein Grand Piano
1878 An innovative combination of the rapid French action, sturdy English hammers, and newer German-American cross-strung plate, C. Bechstein’s concert grands were preferred by many
Chappell Glass Rod Piano
ca. 1825 This small instrument uses glass rods instead of strings to produce the sound. The key hammer, mounted on a springy shank of whalebone,
Clara Schumann Letter- 1873
3 pages (1 sheet – 8 1/4 x 10 5/8) July 11, 1873 to her father Friedrich Wieck re: her step brother’s trip and accident
Clementi Keyed Bugle
T. Harper’s Improved Royal Kent Keyed Bugle No. 242Manufactured solely by Muzio Clementi & Co.26 Cheapside London6 keys In the late 1700’s and early 1800’s,
Distin Cornet
ca. 1883 Henry Distin was considered one of the finest instrument makers in the U.S. in the mid- to late 1800’s. Prior to establishing himself
Dolcette Novelty Piano
Topeka, KS, ca. 1911 Player pianos and other novelty instruments were especially popular in the period around 1900. This unique instrument, a cross between a
Edvard Grieg Letter- 1879
3 page (1 sheet) letter to Kapellmeister of Gewandhaus Orchestra re G’s piano concerto June 8, 1879 German
Érard Grand Piano
1899 This straight-strung, 85-note piano, with its bookmatched pattern of rosewood veneer, is a fine example of French workmanship. Erard was the leading piano-making firm
Érard Upright Piano
1844 Building their first piano in 1777, the Érard company became known for its high quality instruments. Combining European craftsmanship and English action, their instruments
Estey Miniature Pump Organ
ca. 1940 These “children’s organs” were marketed as toy organs, yet they contain the same mechanisms as the full-sized versions. They are pedal-operated and have
Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Mark 1A
1972 Harold Rhodes originally built his keyboard as a teaching instrument for bedridden WWII soldiers. Further developed with guitar manufacturer Fender, the Rhodes Piano was