Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Wurlitzer Electric Piano

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Description
This electric piano was made by the Wurlitzer Company, in Dekalb, Illinois, likely around 1978. It is model 200A serial #129394L, and has 2 control knobs: volume and vibrato, plastic lid, vinyl-covered wood case, and 4 detachable chrome-plated tapered legs. The "L" serial number designation indicates that this piano was manufactured in Wurlitzer's Logan, Utah plant. This model, 200A, continued in production into 1980.
Location
Currently not on view (leg)
Currently not on view
Object Name
piano
Date made
1972-1973
date made
1974
1974-1978
maker
Wurlitzer Company
Place Made
United States: Illinois, De Kalb
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 18 cm x 98 cm x 48 cm; 7 1/16 in x 38 9/16 in x 18 7/8 in
ID Number
1999.0148.01
serial number
129394L
model number
200A
accession number
1999.0148
catalog number
1999.0148.01
Credit Line
Gift of Edward K. and Gaye Ellington in memory of their grandfather "Duke" Ellington
subject
Blacks
Jazz
African American
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Electronic Musical Instruments
Pianos
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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