Harmonizing form and function : Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and the transformation of the upright piano

Author

Zelleke, Ghenete

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Museum studies. 1993, Num. 2, Vol. 19, 160-173, 203-205, 14 ill. (1 col.)

ISSN

0069-3235

Abstract (en)

On Baillie Scott's Manxman upright piano 1896-1902 as an expression of English Arts and Crafts design. The Manxman is an upright piano which, when not in use, appears to be a horizontal cupboard or chest on stand with two doors. Special attention given to an 1897 Manxman acquired by the Art Institute of Chicago in 1985.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Decorative arts -- Furniture -- United Kingdom
• Baillie Scott, Mackay Hugh, 1865-1945
• Musical instruments
• Pianos
• 1896-1902
• Great Britain
• Cupboards
• Chests on stands
• Art Institute of Chicago||Chicago (IL, USA)

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Arts décoratifs -- Mobilier -- Royaume-Uni
• Baillie Scott, Mackay Hugh, 1865-1945
• Instrument de musique
• Piano
• 1896-1902
• Grande-Bretagne
• Buffet
• Commode montée
• Art Institute of Chicago||Chicago (IL, USA)

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19941001-00347227

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