November 1, 2009—April 5, 2009


Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast,
To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
William Congreve (1670-1729):
The Musical Instruments exhibit in the Furniture Gallery will spotlight a number of interesting examples from PPHM’s permanent collection as well as private collections.  The musical instruments on display will include several used by American Indians, a rare Broadwood Square Piano made in London in 1789, an aluminum bass viol dating from the mid-1930s, a violin once owned by Bob Wills, a portable pump organ used on the USS Oakland during World War II, and an electric guitar from the 1960s.