1947 Ad Jesse French Sons Pianos Harpsichord Musical - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING ET2
This is an original 1947 black and white print ad for the Jesse French & Sons Pianos of Elkhart, Indiana. Illustrated in the ad is a harpsichord made in 1560 by Vitus de Trasuntinis. The motto "RENDO LIETI IN VN TEMPO GLI OCCHI EL CORE' ("I give pleasure at once to the eyes and to the heart") is painted on the harpsichord.CONDITIONThis 64+ year old Item is rated Near Mint +. No aging. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black & White / Grayscale Grade: Near Mint + Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 11.5 inches; 11 x 29 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: Renaissance, instrument, keyboard, 14th Century, 16th Century Vintage AdvertisingET2A9C47