Toy Piano, 1900-1915
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Artifact Overview
German immigrant Albert Schoenhut began producing pianos in 1872. The metal sounding bars inside the piano were designed to withstand children's rough handling of the keys, while the piano itself was marketed to parents as an educational tool for their children.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy (Recreational artifact)
Date Made
1900-1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.2053
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Pine (Wood)
Dimensions
Height: 10.625 in
Width: 15.75 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
SCHOENHUT
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