Pianola roll [I am Praying for You]

Maker and role
QRS Autograph Word Rolls, Manufacturer
 Production date
Circa 1904
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Object detail

Accession number
1972.308.13
Maker
QRS Autograph Word Rolls
Production period
1900s
Description
A paper pianola roll of the hymn 'I am Praying for You'. Roll has gold-coloured metal flanges on either side. Canvas clasp with metal link. Song title printed on label on frontispiece. Handwritten music notation on outside. Contained within a cardboard box with leatherette cover. "QRS" seal stamped all over.
Marks
Q.R.S. / Patent Applied For Maker's Mark
QRS / Word Roll / 490 / I am praying for you / Billy Sunday Revival Hymn / Copyright by Ian D. Sonhey, 1904 Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard
Collection
Musical Instruments Collection
Credit Line
QRS Autograph Word Rolls. Circa 1904. Pianola roll [I am Praying for You], 1972.308.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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