Piano

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage toy piano with a dark wood finish, noticeable wear, and scratch marks on its surface, suggestive of age and frequent use; the brand name "Schoenhut" is elegantly inscribed in gold lettering on the front panel above the keys, which are arranged in the familiar alternating pattern of black and white, though some of the keys show signs of yellowing and chipping; the top of the piano is hinged, resembling the shape of a grand piano lid, and it is supported by four sturdy legs, sitting atop a flat surface; this miniature instrument exudes a nostalgic charm, evoking memories of simpler times when such toys inspired budding young musicians.

The image displays a vintage toy piano with a dark wood finish, noticeable wear, and scratch marks on its surface, suggestive of age and frequent use; the brand name "Schoenhut" is elegantly inscribed in gold lettering on the front panel above the keys, which are arranged in the familiar alternating pattern of black and white, though some of the keys show signs of yellowing and chipping; the top of the piano is hinged, resembling the shape of a grand piano lid, and it is supported by four sturdy legs, sitting atop a flat surface; this miniature instrument exudes a nostalgic charm, evoking memories of simpler times when such toys inspired budding young musicians.

Name/Title

Piano

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.619

Description

Piano/Grand/wooden/stained walnut/Schoenhut.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Piano

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Keyboard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

20 in

Dimension Notes

9 X 16 deep

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014