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12 Variations on a Russian Dance Tune (WoO 71): Museum Object and Cultural History

12 Variations on a Russian Dance Tune (WoO 71): manufacturer: Aeolian Co.. Object Name: player piano roll. Physical Description: paper (overall material).

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The object in the museum catalogue

This player piano roll was made by Aeolian Co. in New York, New York. It is Roll #9265 – 12 variations on a Russian Dance Tune (WoO 71), from Paul Wranitzky’s ballet Das Waldmächen, by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Materials, dates and provenance

  • manufacturer: Aeolian Co.
  • Object Name: player piano roll
  • Physical Description: paper (overall material)
  • Physical Description: ink (overall material)
  • Physical Description: wood (overall material)
  • Physical Description: metal (overall material)
  • Measurements: overall: 2 5/8 in x 13 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 35.2425 cm x 6.985 cm
  • place made: United States: New York, New York
  • ID Number: MI.73.36a.081
  • catalog number: 73.36a.081
  • accession number: 304324
  • maker number: 9265
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mills Dean III in memory of Clarence R. Shoemaker
  • Data Source: National Museum of American History

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