Object Details
Manufactured by
CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
Designed by
Harold Rhodes, American, 1910 - 2000
Used by
Sly Stone, American, 1943 - 2025
Description
A Rhodes keyboard used by Sly Stone. The keyboard is 73 Key, Mark II Stage Piano. "Sly Stone" is written by hand, in ink three times on the white keys. The keyboard has the serial number: 783450. The exterior of the keyboard forms a carrying case when closed. The case is black with a Rhodes logo on the back and two handles along the front. There are several white stickers with orange text that read: [FRAGILE / Handle With Care] on the exterior of the case.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1981
Object number
2013.218.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
keyboards (sound device components)
Medium
plastic, metal, rubber, felt and wire
Dimensions
H x W x D (Closed): 9 1/2 × 46 1/2 × 23 1/4 in., 120 lb. (24.1 × 118.1 × 59.1 cm, 54.4 kg)
H x W x D (Open): 30 1/2 × 46 1/2 × 23 1/4 in., 120 lb. (77.5 × 118.1 × 59.1 cm, 54.4 kg)
H x W x D (Interior Component): 5 7/8 × 43 3/8 × 14 in. (14.9 × 110.2 × 35.6 cm)
Place made
Fullerton, Orange County, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Musical Instruments
Exhibition
A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Funk (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.218.1