Description: APRIL 14, 1896 ***SCARCE*** ~THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY~ “IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS”, 121 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI, OHIO ... ADVERTISING 1 CENT (BLACK ON BUFF) UX12 "THOMAS JEFFERSON" POSTAL CARD WITH TRADE MARK LOGO!______________________________________________________________________________________________The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company:History[edit]Franz Rudolph Wurlitzer (1831–1914), an immigrant from Schöneck, Saxony, founded the Wurlitzer Company in Cincinnati in 1853. His sons Howard, Rudolph and Farny successively directed the company after his death. The company initially imported musical instruments from the Wurlitzer family in Germany for resale in the United States. Wurlitzer was an early American defense contractor, being a major supplier of musical instruments to the U.S. military during the American Civil War and Spanish–American War. In 1880, Wurlitzer started manufacturing its own pianos, which the company sold through its retail outlets in Chicago.[3] In 1896, Wurlitzer manufactured its first coin-operated pianos.[4]In the late 1800s, fairs were popular. As crowds grew and mechanical rides began to appear, there was a need for louder music. The fairground organwas developed. Eugene DeKleist of North Tonawanda, New York, was an early builder of such organs (also called "barrel organs") for use in carousels. Wurlitzer bought an interest in DeKleist's North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory in 1897. In 1909, Wurlitzer bought the entire operation, and he moved all Wurlitzer manufacturing from Ohio to New York.[3] In 1909, the company began making innovative automatic harps that were more durable than European prototypes, and from 1924 to the 1930s, eight models were available. The "Mighty Wurlitzer" theatre organ was introduced in late 1910 and became Wurlitzer's most famous product. Wurlitzer theatre organs are installed around the world in theatres, museums, churches and private residences.______________________________________________________________________________________________ We strive to find rare and unusual vintage pieces to match up with your special collection. Returns are readily accepted if the item(s) is the same as described. Item(s) must be in the exact condition as delivered. Buyer pays return shipping. Items $30.00 or more will be shipped with tracking. Items $200.00 or more will be shipped with insurance. Combined shipping discount for multiple purchases (Please wait for us to send invoice for 2 or more items). Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Be sure to check out our "ever changing" inventory of vintage postage stamps, postal covers, postal cards, billheads, letterheads, stock certificates, stock coupons, bank checks, railroad and steamship ephemera, Civil War ephemera, World War I ephemera, World War II ephemera, promissory notes, automotive ephemera, fraternity ephemera, circus ephemera, jeweler and pocket watch ephemera plus many other special items we can pass onto our customers. Empire Stamp Company INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL/FIRST CLASS PACKAGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE.DELIVERY TIMES WILL VARY BY LOCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-27T04:44:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 1 Cent
Year of Issue: 1891-1900
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used. Please refer to scans for item condition.
Color: Black on buff.
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Musical instruments.
Cancellation Type: Cancelled with 2 postmarks.
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
