1894 Ad Vose Pianos Columbian Expo Award Boston Mass - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING MF1

This is an original 1894 black and white print ad for Vose Pianos. James Whiting Vose was a cabinetmaker before he began making pianos. Vose produced his first piano in 1851; the company was incorporated in 1889. Eventually, the company would be bought by the American Piano Company, who would use the Vose name until about 1982. CONDITIONThis 117+ year old Item is rated Very Fine. Moderate aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Moderate surface rubNo tears. No water damage. There is bleed through on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 4.5 inches; 8 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Antique AdvertisingMF1A11C94