Wilcox & White Co. designs in collections, at auction, and in exhibitions

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artdesigncafé - design | Design Meriden | 28 October 2018 | Updated 1 December 2021
LINK: Wilcox & White Co. design catalogues and historical information.

Above, design drawing of combination automatic piano by Nelson Daggett Hosley for Wilcox & White Company (Letters patent no. 793,662; 4 July 1905). For more information, see the parallel Wilcox & White design catalogue and historical information webpage. Also see the BBC spotlight on the 1901 Wilcox & White Harmonium, and its Antarctic Expedition (1901-04), listed below.

[c. 1897:] "The Wilcox & White Organ Company are probably as well known in the musical trade as any concern in their line... One of the important inventions of this company is their "Pneumatic Symphony", or self-playing organ. This instrument has the feature of an ordinary organ and can be used as such. It is also supplied with [a] mechanism whereby perforated paper is used as a medium for automatic playing. By virtue of this, and using the pedals and stops, the most intricate and beautiful music is produced without touching the fingers to the key-board..." [Excerpt from (c. 1897). The New England states, their constitutional, judicial, educational, commercial, professional and industrial history, vol. 2., pp. 929-30. See listing of this source, and link, on the parallel W&W design catalogues and historical information webpage linked above.]

A. Wilcox & White Co. instrument designs in collections (music rolls listed under section B below)

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1880s

c. 1885 - orchestral organette (and 15 music scrolls)

Wilcox & White Organ Co. (c. 1885). Orchestral organette (and 15 music scrolls). (Object no. 2005.154.0a-q. Viewed 1 December 2021. J01471).

Photo - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT.

1890s

1890-95 - music box

Wilcox & White Organ Company. (1890-95). Music box ["Celestina" organetter playing 20 reeds]. Walnut. (Cat. no. W.53-1975. Viewed 29 October 2018. J00226).

Photo - Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

1899 - player piano

Wilcox & White. (1899). Harmònium mecànic (presumably player piano). (Viewed 3 August 2019. J00263).

Photo - Museu de la Música, Barcelona, Spain.

1900s

1901 - Discovery’s harmonium

Wilcox & White. (1901). Harmonium, on Discovery used for Antarctic Expedition (1901-04). (Accession no. DUNIH 2013.25. Viewed 4 November 2018. F00372).

Photo - Discovery Point, Dundee Heritage Trust, Scotland.
See BBC spotlight (undated) on the parallel Wilcox & White design catalogue and historical information page.

1904-06 - pianola

Wilcox & White. (1904-06). Pianola. (Cat. no. TEKS0018325. Viewed 30 October 2018. J00227).

Photo - Tekniska museet, Stockholm.

n. d.

n. d. - Angelus player piano

Wilcox & White. (undated). Angelus player piano / pump reed organ. (Cat. no. 2584. Viewed 30 October 2018. J00228).

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

n. d. - organ

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Organ. (Identifier: 125116. Viewed 15 May 2020. J00404).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

B. Wilcox & White Co. music rolls in collections

1877-

Various music rolls in international libraries

(c. 1877-). Various music rolls in international libraries (well over 200 listed) - search engine. (Updated 30 October 2018.)

Online - WorldCat.org. (Search "Wilcox & White").

1900s

1904-06 - fourteen music rolls

Wilcox & White. (1904-06). Music roll: Angelus Sonata Pathetique, op. 13, Beethoven. (Cat. no. TEKS0018325. Viewed 29 October 2018. J00225; J00229).

Photo - Tekniska museet, Stockholm.
Click through photo gallery to see 13 additional music rolls, which are also listed in the text description.

1904-15 - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (1904-15). Music roll (Angelus Melodant, Artistyle, 89558): "Les Clochettes d’Or, Op. 38". (Identifier: NTM 26258. Viewed 3 October 2020. J00783).

Photo - Norsk Teknisk Museum, Oslo, Norway.

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n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Alice - Romance". (Identifier: 169212. Viewed 16 May 2020. J00417).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White. (undated). Music roll: Angelus Spring Song op. 13, #1, Merkel. (Cat. no. X2277. Viewed 28 October 2018. J00221).

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White. (undated). Music roll: Angelus on an Automobile Honeymoon, Schwartz. (Cat. no. X2278. Viewed 29 October 2018. J00222).

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White. (undated). Music roll: Angelus Cradle Song, R. de Koven. (Cat. no. X2279. Viewed 29 October 2018. J00223).

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White. (undated). Music roll: Angelus Forget-Me-Nots, Englemann. (Cat. no. X2280. Viewed 29 October 2018. J00224).

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "au Rouet, Op. 85". (Identifier: 169209. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00340).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "The Babbie Waltzes". (Identifier: 169204. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00335).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "The Bride Elect March". (Identifier: 169224. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00450).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Bubbling Spring". (Identifier: 169206. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00337).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Cavalleria Resticana-intermezzo E Coro". (Identifier: 169211. Viewed 16 May 2020. J00416).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Dance Of The Brownies". (Identifier: 169225. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00451).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Danse Ossianique". (Identifier: 169228. Viewed 32 May 2020. J00459).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "The Fraternity". (Identifier: 169222. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00448).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Goblin’s Frolic". (Identifier: 169227. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00453).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Golden Hair". (Identifier: 169230. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00461).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Helene Valse Brillante". (Identifier: 169220. Viewed 29 May 2020. J00444).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Kamennoi - Ostrow". (Identifier: 169216. Viewed 21 May 2020. J00435).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Lady Graceful Dance". (Identifier: 169226. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00452).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Last Of The Hogans Lancers". (Identifier: 169203. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00334).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "’La Lisojera". (Identifier: 169231. Viewed 15 May 2020. J00407).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Little boy blue". (Identifier: 169219. Viewed 29 May 2020. J00443).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Lohengrin Elsa’s Dream". (Identifier: 169210. Viewed 13 May 2020. J00343).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Die Meistersinger". (Cat. no. H62.1.226a-c. Viewed 29 December 2020. J01055).

Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, Alberta - Artefacts Canada micro-site, Government of Canada. (Search the micro-site, advanced search, select "Object name": roll, and "Title".)

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Memories of Versailles". (Identifier: 169223. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00449).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Nocturne, Op. 37, No. 2". (Identifier: 169215. Viewed 17 May 2020. J00424).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "L’orage (the Storm At Sea) Op. 53." (Identifier: 169205. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00336).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Rastus on parade". (Identifier: 169214. Viewed 17 May 2020. J00423).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Rigoletto". (Identifier: 169208. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00339).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "The Rosary". (Identifier: 169221. Viewed 29 May 2020. J00445).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Smoky Mokes". (Identifier: 169218. Viewed 29 May 2020. J00442).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Songs without words - no. 18 - Spinnerlied ..." (Identifier: 169229. Viewed 31 May 2020. J00460).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Sylvia— Pizzicato And Valse Lente". (Identifier: 169207. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00338).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: ’Torch Dance’. (Identifier: 169217. Viewed 21 May 2020. J00436).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n .d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Wedding of the winds— waltz". (Identifier: 169202. Viewed 12 May 2020. J00333).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - music roll

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). Music roll: "Whistling Rufus". (Identifier: 169213. Viewed 16 May 2020. J00418).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan.

n. d. - 13 music rolls

Wilcox & White Company. (undated). 13 music roll (music unspecified). (Viewed 31 May 2020. J00405-06; J00462-72).

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan: Identifier: 169232; 169233; 169234; 169235; 169236; 169237; 169238; 169239; 169240; 169241; 168242; 169243; 169244.

C. Wilcox & White Co. designs at auction

n. d.

n. d. - symphony 58-note player organ, stool, approximately 65 rolls

Wilcox & White. (undated). Symphony 58-note player organ, stool, approximately 65 rolls. (Viewed 28 October 2018. E00314).

Christie’s London - Mechanical Music, Ornamental Turning and Technical Apparatus (28 JUL 1999).

Click the following link to see designs and documentation for other historical companies from the Meriden area, and those that were connected to the International Silver Company; go to the historical Meriden design overview page and scroll down to section D: "ISC, predecessors & divisions" and E: "Other featured companies".

D. Wilcox & White Co. designs in exhibitions

1880s

1880 - Hartford County Fair

c. September - October 1880. Hartford county fair, presumably Hartford, Connecticut.

> Exhibited: "S. T. Bissell shows organs of the Wilcox & White model".

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1881 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

20-23 September 1881. Meriden Town Hall display, Connecticut State Fair, Meriden, CT.

> Unspecified cabinet and pipe organs exhibited by Wilcox & White Organ Co. Diploma awarded.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1882 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

19-22 (or after) September 1882. Meriden Town Hall exhibition, Connecticut State Fair, Meriden, CT.

> C. M. Loomis exhibited at least "a beautiful organ in ebony finish which they style the 1200" by Wilcox & White Organ Co.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1883 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

18-21 September 1883. Connecticut State Fair, Meriden Town Hall exhibition, Meriden, CT.

> Unspecified designs by Wilcox & White Organ Co.; also Loomis Temple of Music exhibited an unspecified Wilcox & White organ.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1884 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

16-19 September 1884. Meriden Town Hall display, Connecticut State Fair, Meriden, CT.

> Unspecified Wilcox & White Organ Co. designs exhibited by C. M. Loomis (Meriden retailer). 1st premium awarded.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1888 - Watertown fair, CT

18-20 September 1888. Watertown fair, Watertown, CT.

> Unspecified organs exhibited by Wilcox & White Organ Company. Premium recipient.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1889 - Exposition at Delavan Opera House, Meriden

10 October 1889. Exposition at Delavan Opera House, Meriden, on the occasion of the visit of the International American Congress.

> Exhibited by Wilcox & White Organ Co.: "Five of the best organs in stock..."

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1890s

1894 - Unity Hall, Hartford

3 December 1894. Unity Hall, Hartford, Connecticut. (Viewed 26 December 2018. D00470).

> Exhibition of "Symphony" instrument by Wilcox & White.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

1900s

1906 - Hanover Park, Meriden exhibition

11 - 16 June 1906. Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition, Hanover Park, Meriden, CT.

For documentation, see the Design Meriden - Wilcox & White design catalogues and historical information webpage.

See our Design Meriden compilation listing over 1000 exhibitions since 1851, featuring historical design associated with the Meriden area.