Keyboard Collection (page 5)

Cartoon, A Little Music. 1870

Georgian lady playing a keyboard instrument with Windsor Castle in the distance. 1821

Woman playing a harpsichord or piano. early 19th century

Businessman dictating to secretary 1903
Businessman dictating to secretary. Date: 1903

Musical cock and hen with piano on a greetings postcard
Musical cock and hen with piano, performing a duet on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Musical rabbits with piano on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats playing the piano and singing on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats playing the piano and singing on a New Year postcard
Cats playing the piano and singing on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Three cats playing the piano on a greetings postcard
Three cats playing the piano and turning the pages on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Man playing the piano on a cutout Christmas card, with tab to make his hands move up and down. Date: circa 1890s

Handel composing the Hallelujah Chorus

A Revolution in Printing (engraving)
1598091 A Revolution in Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Revolution in Printing)

Home Sweet Home -- happy domestic scene, How sweet it is to sit beneath a fond fathers smile. (1 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Open Air Pipe Organ, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, USA
Open Air Pipe Organ and US Naval Hospital, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, USA. circa 1920

The very young Mozart displaying his musical talents (chromolitho)
977021 The very young Mozart displaying his musical talents (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The very young Mozart displaying his musical talents)

Chamber organ (walnut, mother of pearl & metal)
CH409892 Chamber organ (walnut, mother of pearl & metal) by Dutch School, (18th century); width: 163 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Piano, 1720 (cypress, boxwood, paint, leather, fir)
3526051 Grand Piano, 1720 (cypress, boxwood, paint, leather, fir) by Italian School, (18th century); 86.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman playing an organ (engraving)
3646560 Woman playing an organ (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing an organ)

Queen Louise of Prussia at home (colour litho)
3621028 Queen Louise of Prussia at home (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Louise of Prussia at home)

Self Portrait, c. 1814 (oil on canvas)
BAG332115 Self Portrait, c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Sharples, Rolinda (1794-1838); 31.2x24.8 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1931.; American

Marguerite de Seve, 1729 (oil on canvas) (pair of 283897)
TMK283896 Marguerite de Seve, 1729 (oil on canvas) (pair of 283897) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 138.4x106.4 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego

Kyrle Bellew and friend at the piano in Bellews Home, 1908 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381339 Kyrle Bellew and friend at the piano in Bellews Home, 1908 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: probably H)

A man working in the Harrington Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381270 A man working in the Harrington Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Blind woman, Miss Harding, at the piano instructing two blind men on the violin and cello
MNY380977 Blind woman, Miss Harding, at the piano instructing two blind men on the violin and cello, 1936 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A player piano by Ricca & Son Piano Co. 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381278 A player piano by Ricca & Son Piano Co. 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Music (engraving)
3646724 Music (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

The Organist (engraving)
3646686 The Organist (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Organist. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Piano, 1789 (wood)
AKM205190 Piano, 1789 (wood) by Albrecht, Charles (fl.1789); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; Courtesy of Historical Society of

Young Woman in a Pink Organdie Dress Trimmed with Black
STC94431 Young Woman in a Pink Organdie Dress Trimmed with Black and a Crepe Beret with Satin Ribbons, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c.1825 (engraving) by French School

Piano belonging to Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) (wood)
XAM79073 Piano belonging to Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) (wood) by Austrian School, (19th century); Schubert Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Operator using a linotype machine in the production of a newspaper (b / w photo)
6000081 Operator using a linotype machine in the production of a newspaper (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Concert
BEN85010 The Concert by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 125x152 cm; Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus (colour litho)
5198191 Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus)

Pages 416-417 Jog on, jog on, the footpath way
2613456 Pages 416-417 Jog on, jog on, the footpath way, musical score for The Winters Tale (ink on paper) by English School, (17th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Jean-Jacques Rousseau at the harpsichord (gravure)
3620967 Jean-Jacques Rousseau at the harpsichord (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Jacques Rousseau at the harpsichord. Jean-Jacques Rousseau au clavecin)

Grand Pianoforte, (marquetry satinwood) c. 1840
3526040 Grand Pianoforte, (marquetry satinwood) c.1840 by French School, (19th century); 95.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: This piano)

Marguerite Gachet at the Piano, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3588561 Marguerite Gachet at the Piano, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 102.5 x 50 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: daughter of Paul Gachet)

Touch (chromolitho)
2817195 Touch (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touch. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer and pianist (chromolitho)
972211 Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer and pianist (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer and pianist

Ludwig van Beethoven; German composer (chromolitho)
972079 Ludwig van Beethoven; German composer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer

The music-maker plays a tune (litho)
976643 The music-maker plays a tune (litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The music-maker plays a tune. Franz Schubert playing one of his songs for a friend)

Spinet with the coat of arms of the Princess of Conti (colour litho)
977808 Spinet with the coat of arms of the Princess of Conti (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinet with the coat of arms of the Princess of Conti)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 18th Century Austrian Classical composer (chromolitho)
668847 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 18th Century Austrian Classical composer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

Detail of the Portico de la Gloria depicting musicians (stone)
XJL158475 Detail of the Portico de la Gloria depicting musicians (stone) by Mateo, Master (fl.1168-88); Cathedral of St. James, Santiago da Compostela, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The piano: a sonata (chromolitho)
972179 The piano: a sonata (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The piano: a sonata)

The Monotype (engraving)
1042640 The Monotype (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monotype. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher
3849804 The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher by Tuscher, Carl Marcus (1705-51); (add.info.: The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher, circa 1742 (oil on canvas)

Harpsichord, 1782
3849534 Harpsichord, 1782 by Broadwood, John & Son (fl.1795-1808); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Made by by Burkat Shudi (1702-73)

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"Unlocking the Melodies: A Journey Through Time with the Keyboard" In a world where music and innovation intertwine, the keyboard stands as a timeless symbol of creativity. From Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Chopin Concert Radziwill, its presence has transcended centuries, leaving an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. Imagine Frederic Chopin's nimble fingers dancing across the keys, enchanting audiences with his ethereal Nocturnes. The melodies resonate through time, captivating hearts even today. And who could forget the whimsical CAT PIANO that brought joy to both young and old? As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves transported to witness Js Bach at the Keyboard, composing intricate harmonies that still echo in concert halls worldwide. But it wasn't just music; keyboards played a pivotal role in communication too. The Enigma code machine revolutionized cryptography during World War II, enabling secret messages to be transmitted securely. Meanwhile, Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15 transformed written communication forever - words flowed effortlessly from fingertips onto paper. Even great composers like Mozart found solace in their keyboards when playing for Empress Maria Theresa or sharing musical moments with his sister. Their performances echoed through grand palaces and humble abodes alike. Keyboard virtuosos Robert & Clara Schumann breathed life into their compositions while exploring emotions beyond words' reach. Their melodies became windows into their souls - raw and unfiltered expressions of love and longing. From Clavichord with painted lid in Chinese motifs to modern marvels like IBM 5110 alongside Omnibot 2000 robot companions – keyboards have evolved alongside human ingenuity throughout history. Today's keyboards continue this legacy of innovation by blending tradition with technology - bridging gaps between classical masterpieces and contemporary creations. They empower musicians worldwide to compose symphonies or create electronic beats that move crowds on dance floors.