#Steinway art-case #grandpiano no.100,000 – the 1st #WhiteHousePiano (photo: #Steinway&Sons)... to celebrate Steinway’s 50th ann... presented to #TheodoreRoosevelt The casework incorporates seals of the orig 13 states, and the painting on the lid depicts America welcoming the 9 Muses. Each leg features an American eagle. Cost: $20,000... now in the #SmithsonianInstitute. https://www.worldpianonews.com/historical/white-house-piano/

#Steinway art-case grand piano – the first #WhiteHousePiano (photo: #Steinway&Sons)... to celebrate Steinway’s #50thAnniversary... presented to President #TheodoreRoosevelt
Casework incorporates seals of orig 13 states; painting on the lid depicts America welcoming 9 Muses; Each leg... an American eagle! The piano cost $20,000 to produce and was given the serial number 100,000... It is now in the #SmithsonianInstitute. https://www.worldpianonews.com/historical/white-house-piano/

#Steinway art-case grand piano no.100,000 – the 1st #WhiteHousePiano (photo: #Steinway&Sons)... to celebrate Steinway’s 50th ann... presented to #TheodoreRoosevelt casework incorporates seals of orig 13 states, painting on lid depicts America welcoming 9 Muses. Each leg features an eagle. It cost $20,000 to produce and was given the serial no. 100,000 (note Steinway had been prod inst w 6-fig numbers since 1901) #SmithsonianInstitute. https://www.worldpianonews.com/historical/white-house-piano/