Pianola roll [Till the Sands of the Desert grow Cold]

Maker and role
QRS Autograph Word Rolls, Manufacturer
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Object detail

Accession number
1972.308.8
Maker
QRS Autograph Word Rolls
Description
A paper pianola roll with the composition of the ballad 'Till the Sands of the Desert grow Cold'. Stamped on the roll is the seller's name and address. Two back wooden flanges on either end. Canvas buckle and single metal link to attach to pianola.
Marks
Q.R.S. / Patent Applied For Maker's Mark
QRS / Word Roll / 1827 / Till The sands of the / desert grow cold / ballad/ Copyrighted by M. Witmark & Sons, 1911 Ink Stamp
Lewis R. Eady & Son., Ltd / 162, Queen Street, Auckland, / Opposite His Majesty's Theatre; / Also, Karangahape Road Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Collection
Musical Instruments Collection
Credit Line
QRS Autograph Word Rolls. Pianola roll [Till the Sands of the Desert grow Cold], 1972.308.8. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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