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Here is the list of historic musical instrument trade catalogs that I've been able to locate. Note citations vary in completeness. However, if anyone wishes to add information to this list, please email me.
Dale, Benj. B. Special circular. Dale's cornets and complete violin outfits. Prices net cash. [NY, NY: Benj. B. Dale; ca. 1890], 1 l. with 12 ill. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Dale, Benjamin B. Co. Special Circular of Dale’s Cornets. [c.1900]. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History, (CE 38) Hazen Collection. Box 11 Folder 10
D'Andrea Mfg. Co. D'Andrea Mfg. Co. Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1938‑9, [n.p.] Smithsonian #240
Davenport-Treacy Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Deagan, J. C. Deagan Orchestra Bells - Catalogue D. Chicago, IL: [J.C. Deagan, ca. 1918], 40 p. 8vo. A catalogue of professional and orchestral-quality flat and round top bells, mostly housed in cases similar to xylophones. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Deagan, J. C. Deagan Xylophones - Catalogue E. Chicago, IL: [J.C. Deagan, ca. 1918], 40 p. 8vo. A catalogue of professional and orchestral-quality xylophones. The front cover is imprinted for Carl Fischer Co., New York and Boston, but the interior identifies the manufacturer as Deagan of Chicago. Many different models are illustrated. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Deagan, J.C. Prices on Deagan Instruments as Listed in Catalog "V". Chicago, IL: J.C. Deagan, Inc.; [1922], 1 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Deagan, J.C. Inc. Deagan tower chimes, electrically operated. [Chicago, IL : J.C. Deagan Inc.; after 1925], 8 p.: ill.; 28 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJE.62 D278
Deagan, J.C. Inc. Marimbas, Xylorimbas, Xylophones, Orchestra Bells, Cathedral Chimes. Chicago, IL: J.C. Deagan; 1927. 16 p. Includes price list. University of Maryland, College Park
Debonneetbeau. Frabrique d'Instruments de Musique. Paris: Louis Lot; [1882‑1889, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Miller wrote "received 1889." Library of Congress Lot file
Decker. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 11 #25 (Dec 23 1885), p. 398. Piano manufacturer
Decker Bros./Decker & Son. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890-1921, [n.p.]. Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Decker Brothers. Illustrated Catalogue of Grand, Upright and Square Piano‑Fortes. NY, NY: Decker Brothers; 1873, 63 p.: ill.; 26 cm. Keyboard: piano. Includes 4 pieces of music composed expressly for this catalogue. Library of Congress ML155.D, Winterthur #1383, University of California, Berkeley Music Library ML155.D4 1873 Case X, and Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) RJEH.62 D295 1873
Decker Brothers. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Decker Brothers. Decker Brothers Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #164
Decker Brothers. Illustrated Catalogue of Grand, Upright and Square Piano‑Fortes. NY, NY: Decker Brothers; 1873, 63 p.: ill.; 26 cm. Keyboard: piano. Includes 4 pieces of music composed expressly for this catalogue. Library of Congress ML155.D, Winterthur #1383, and University of California, Berkeley Music Library ML155.D4 1873 Case X
Decker Bros./Decker & Son. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890-1921, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Decker & Son. Ill. catalog. [NY, NY: Decker & Son; 1875], 8vo., 28 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Decker & Son. Ill. catalog. [NY, NY: Decker & Son; 1891], 16 p., fine pls. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Decker & Son. Ill. catalog of Decker Brothers' grand, square and uprights - models and styles - $660. - $1500. [NY, NY: Decker & Son; 1880], 12 mo., 24 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Decker & Son. Ill catalog of November. [NY, NY: Decker & Son; 1886], Sm. 4to., 32 p., of models, pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Deep River Historical Society. A History of Pratt, Read & Co. of Deep River, Connecticut : including the making of ivory piano keyboards. Deep River, CN: the Society; 1973, [9] p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Connecticut Historical Society Call number 974.62 D366hp
Deffner & Barandes Inc. Musical Instrument Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1938, [n.p.] Smithsonian #96
De Jacques. De Jacques Bridges. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1982, [n.p.] Smithsonian #207
Denton, Cottier & Daniels Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1924, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
De Prins Frères. [2 Advertisements]. Antwerp, Belgium: Gebr. De Prins Frères; 1930, [4 p.] Wind: saxophone, trumpet. Text in Dutch, French, and English. Library of Congress De Prins file
Detroit Music Co. French Light Piston Band Instruments. Detroit, MI: [Detroit Music Co.; ca. 1895], 2 p. Folio. 43 by 27 cm. Yellow broadsheet with text on one side and illustrations of 10 band instruments (2 drums, 2 cornets, 6 tubas) on the other. The text promotes a price reduction sale of the inventory of the defunct Michigan Musical Mfg. Co. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Distin. Descriptive Catalogue of Band Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1906, [n.p.] Smithsonian #30
Ditson Co. The Ditson Collection: Master Violins of Today and Yesterday. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.p.] Smithsonian #219
Ditson, Charles H & Co. 1890. Catalogue. Chas. H. Ditson & Co. [S.l.: Charles H. Ditson & Co.]; 1890, 76 p. 9 ½ by 7 ¼ inches. Includes brass and woodwind instruments. Citation generated from on-line description
Ditson, Chas. H. & Co. Charles H. Ditson and Co. NY, NY: Ditson and Co.; [n.d., n.p.] Vegaphone Banjos. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00276
Ditson, Charles H. & Co. [Advertisement for Bay State Flute]. Boston, MA: Ditson; [1901, 1 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Only these names appear on the advertisement: John C. Haynes & Co., Boston; Charles H. Ditson & Co., NY; and J. E. Ditson, Philadelphia. Library of Congress Ditson file
Ditson, Charles H. & Co. [Business card]. NY, NY: Charles H. Ditson & Co.; [ca. 1900, 1 p.] General: business card. Stamped in red (lower left corner) "H. L. Hunt," also on front "representative of Lyon and Healy" and "agency for Oliver Ditson Co.;" reverse note from H. L. Hunt introducing Mr. Miller. Library of Congress Ditson file
Ditson, Oliver Co. Ditson Wonder Book Number 1. A Guide Book for the lovers of the Violin and Kindred Instruments and their Accessories. Boston, MA: Oliver Ditson Co.; 1909, 140 p. Hardbound catalog. This fully illustrated catalog covers includes violins, bows, cases, rosins, chinrests, tailpieces, strings, varnishes, music stands, music cabinets, music bags etc. Title on cover Ditson Wonder Book Number 1. The Violin Family 1909. Citation generated from on-line description
Ditson, Oliver Co. A guide book for lovers of the violin and kindred instruments and their accessories. Boston, MA : Oliver Ditson Company; [not before 1903], [4], 140 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Ditson wonder book ; no. 1. In original illustrated paper binding. "Bond of indemnity" dated 191- affixed inside front cover. Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJEM.62 D616
Ditson, Oliver Co. Music Dealers’ Guide-book being a comprehensive Catalogue of Musical Merchandise for the trade only, 1910. Boston, MA: Oliver Ditson Co.; 1910; 475 pages. 8 inches by 10.75 inches. Bound in red cloth. White lettering on front cover. Illustrated with 14 full page color plates and numerous text illustrations from woodcuts and photographs. Catalog includes: band instruments of all kinds, banjos, autoharps, drums, guitars, mandolins, zithers, violins, cellos, violin bows, violin parts and accessories, accordeons, harmonicas, music boxes, music stands, a folding organ and toy pianos, and hundreds of other music accessories. Citation generated from on-line description
Ditson, Oliver Co. Oliver Ditson Company. NY, NY: Oliver Ditson Co.; 1925, 144 p. This retail catalog includes drums, accordions, trombones, cornets, banjos, saxophones, mandolins, guitars, ukuleles, violins, violin bows, cases, strings, tools, picks, stands, music boxes, etc. Citation generated from on-line description
Ditson, Oliver Co. Souvenir Pan-American Exposition: 1901: exhibition of Bay State musical instruments, music, and various methods of manufacturing music. Boston, MA: Oliver Ditson; [1901, 15 p.] "Compliments of Oliver Ditson Company, Boston; John C. Haynes & Co., Boston; Chas. H. Ditson & Co. New York; J.E. Ditson & Co., Philadelphia. OCLC #6636400
Ditson, Oliver Co. "World's Fair" "Classic" "Choice" and "Popular" series. [Boston, MA: Oliver Ditson]; 1893, 4 l.; 17 cm. Music Publisher. Winterthur #1384
Ditson, Oliver Co. [Advertisement for Bay State Flutes]. Boston, MA: Oliver Ditson; [ca. 1910, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from the back cover of an undated Jacob's Orchestra Monthly; reverse advertisement from Musicians Supply Co. for violins. Library of Congress Ditson file
Ditson, Oliver Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Ditson, Oliver Co. [Guitar Catalog. S.l.: Oliver Ditson]; 1910, 16 p. 5 by 8 inches. Ditson instruments were well‑made as this catalog will attest. Some instruments are beautifully inlaid with marketry or pearl and made of Brazilian Rosewood. Citation generated from on-line description
Dobmeyer, J. J. & Co. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. St. Louis, MO: Wrightson & Co. (Cincinnati, OH for J. J. Dobmeyer & Co.); 1868, 19 p. General: winds, strings. The company is described as being the "Successor to J. L. Peters & Co." Library of Congress ML155.D633
Dobson, George. [Dobson Banjo catalog. S.l.: Dobson]; 1886, 16 p. 5 by 8 inches. Includes 40+ Victor and other 5‑string banjos, specifications, prices, early banjo accessories. The illustrations are very crisp. Illustration of George Dobson on cover. Citation generated from on-line description
Doebele's Central Music Depot, Louis. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1880, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Dolge, Alfred. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue. NY, NY: Alfred Dolge; 1892, 256 p. 10 by 7 inches. Accessories: tools and parts. All major families of instruments are represented by either parts or tools to make, maintain and repair. Also contains 2 nice views of the factories in NYC and in Dolgeville, NY. Library of Congress ML155.D
Dolge, Alfred. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Dolge Catalogue." Vol 17 #1 (Jul 4 1888), p. 20. Mentions catalogs issued by this company for: 1872, 1874, and 1878
Dolge, Alfred & Son. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue‑autoharp Department. Dolgeville, NY: C. F. Zimmermann Co.; 1896, 95 p. Strings: autoharp. Library of Congress ML155.D
[Dolge, Alfred.] The Autoharp and how it captured the family. Ill. catalog of styles. [Dolgeville, NY: Alfred Dolge; 1882, n.p.] Harp format, 12mo., tinted ills., col. litho. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Dolmetsch. The Dolmetsch Workshops. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #6
Dolmetsch, Arnold. [Advertisement]. Haselmere, Surry: Arnold Dolmetsch, Ltd.; [ca. 1910, 1 p.] Wind: recorder, harpsichord, clavichord. Library of Congress Dolmetsch file
Dolnet & Lefèvre. [Business file]. Mantes (Seine & Oise): Dolnet & Lefèvre; [ca. 1890, 1 p.] Wind: clarinet, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo, oboe, saxophone. On the back is an extract from the company's catalog. Library of Congress Lefèvre file
Dolnet, N. [Advertisement]. Paris: N. Dolnet; [ca. 1924, 4 p.] Wind: clarinet, flute, flageolet, oboe, cor anglais, bassoon, saxophone. Four similar advertisements (one dated by Miller "Spring 1924") all (?) taken from Musique & Instruments p. 296, 339, 722, and 1208. Library of Congress Dolnet file
Dominion Organ and Piano Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 17 #25 (Dec 19 1888), p. 460. Reed organ and piano manufacturer
Droop. E.F. New Catalogue of Musical Goods. Washington, D.C.: E. F. Droop; [ca. 1890], 48 p. Retail catalog only. Private collection
Dunham, John B. & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Duplex Manufacturing Co. Drum Catalogue. St. Louis, Mo.: Duplex Manufacturing Co.; [c.1905], 64 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Dyer & Hughes. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 17 #2 (Jul 11 1888), p. 47. Reed organ manufacturer