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STEINWAY PIANO; Symbol of Culture
THE I N S T R U M E N T upon which Wagner composed!
The instrument that
permits Rachmaninoff to exercise the whole beautiful range of his talent!
Since the
THE BABY GRAND LOUIS XVI MODEL in mahogany finish,
$2360. An interpretation of the spirit of a notable period. In
walnut at $1470, and larger sizes.
time of Wagner, Steinway has played such an important part in the development of
music that it has come to partake of the glowing prestige surrounding those for whom
the Steinway has so faithfully and brilliantly interpreted the dreams of genius.
In addition to the handsome standard case, the Steinway is sheltered in a variety
of carefully designed and finished models inspired by the more notable periods of art
and decoration.
ing possessor.
These period models, for themselves, are worthy of the discriminat-
Each is superbly capable of completing the decorative scheme of any
tasteful room . . . for every Steinway is a masterpiece in simple proportion and beau-
tiful line.
Every Steinway piano has been turned and
tooled by Steinway craftsmen to interpret faith-
fully the spirit of a given style. For example,
the piano illustrated above is characteristic of the
period of Louis XVI. From its classic profile
to the smallest detail of its restrained architectural
treatment, it reflects the true spirit of that notable
reign . . . a reign which is of real significance in
artistic as well as political history. Whatever
scheme of decoration you may have chosen . . .
from Louis XV to early-American Colonial . , .
you will find in this scries a piano that will
harmonize perfectly with the interior of your
home. And each of them is a true Steinway,
with the true Steinway tone.
STEINWAY & SONS
Steinway Hall
THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS
109 W. 57th St., New York, N. Y-
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