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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.
Mackie & Co. Bell Treble Piano & Organ Maker. The Bell Treble - Vol. 3, #1 - Our new ill. catalog of models and styles, medals won, etc. [Rochester, NY: Mackie & Co.; ca. 1880], 4to., 32 p., fine ills., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
MacKinnon, G.W. Automated Musical Instruments. #1. Charlotte, N.C.: G.W. MacKinnon; 1972, 176 p. Mechanical: organistrum, music boxes, reginas, player pianos. Includes photographs, prices and descriptions of instruments and books about the items. Library of Congress X‑ML155.M, Smithsonian #56, and Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00315
MacKinnon, G.W. Automated Musical Instruments. [Charlotte, N.C.: G.W. MacKinnon]; 1974, [n.p.] Smithsonian #59
MacKinnon, G.W. Automated Musical Instruments. [Charlotte, N.C.: G.W. MacKinnon]; 1974, [n.p.] Smithsonian #64
MacKinnon, G.W. Automated Musical Instruments. [Charlotte, N.C.: G.W. MacKinnon]; 1975, [n.p.] Smithsonian #62
Madison Piano Co. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1923, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Mahillon & Co. Catalogue d'Instruments: Chapitre 3, Saxophones. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #19
Mahillon & Co. [Catalog of flutes.] Bruxelles, Belgique: Mahillon & Co.; [ca. 1900, 8 p.] Wind: flutes, piccolos. Includes instruments made using Boehm system, simple system (or Meyer system), reform system, and "systéme ordinaire." Library of Congress Mahillon file
Mahillon & Co. [Catalog.] Bruxelles, Belgique: Mahillon & Co.; 1896, 6 p. Wind: flute. Includes a Boehm-system flute with a non‑Brille double thumb key arrangement. Library of Congress Mahillon file
Mahillon & Co. [Letter dated January 30, 1899 to D.C. Miller.] Bruxelles, Belgique: Mahillon & Co.; 1899, [2 p.] Wind: flute. Discusses the purchase of a flute. A conversion chart from Belgian francs to U.S. Dollars is also included. Library of Congress Mahillon file
Maison David. Catalogue général illustré des instruments de musique frbriqués par la Maison David 5, Boulevard de Sébastopol, 5. Paris: N.M. Dubal; 1883, 32 p. Reproduced in Larigot, no. 17, Aug. 1995, p. 15-29
Marchal & Smith Co. University Pianos and Organs. NY, NY: [Marchal & Smith]; 1888, 16 p. Oblong 8vo. Illustrated catalogue of square and upright pianos, most of which were intricately carved. Also shown are 14 organs, including five, six and seven octave models. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Marchal & Smith Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Marshall & Wendell Piano Forte Mfg. Co. Limited. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1895-1904, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Marchioni, G. [Catalog.] Paris: G. Marchioni; [ca. 1909], 3 p. Wind: flute, oboe, clarinet. Hand stamped "Exposition Universelle" 1909 Class L. Library of Congress Marchioni file
Marchioni, G. [Letter dated April 13, 1900 to D.C. Miller.] Paris: G. Marchioni; April 1900, [2 p.] Wind: flute. On the back of the letter is Marchioni's translation, which discusses a Mollenhauer flute. Library of Congress Marchioni file
Marchioni, G. [Postcard dated April 15, 1900 to D.C. Miller.] Paris: G. Marchioni; 1900, [2 p.] Wind: flute. States that he would be at his booth in the "Exposition Musical Instruments section" of the Paris Exposition. Library of Congress Marchioni file
Mari Inc. Baroque Instrumental String Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #272
Markert, John & Co. Rare Old Violins, Violas and 'Cellos. NY, NY: John Markert & Co.; [before 1933, 4 p.] Strings: violins, violas, violoncellos. This list of important makers was a gift of Elizabeth Sprange Coolidge. Library of Congress ML155.M17
Marr & Colton Co. "Per aures ad animam" The "New Era" Organ. Warsaw, NY: Marr & Colton; [n.d.], 30 p. Keyboard: organ. Includes 12 pages containing photographs of theater interiors. Library of Congress ML155.M
Marradi & Benti. Marradi & Benti Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1893, [n.p.] Smithsonian #167
Martin Bros. Piano Co./Martin & Martin. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1901-1904, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Martin Brothers. Triumphant Trumpet Tones Martin Instruments. [S.l.]: Martin Brothers; 1919, 16 p. Generated from online description; suggestive of retail periodical
Martin Band Instrument Co. [Six color advertising brochures. c.1900]. 4, 120, 2 p. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center National Museum of American History (CE 42) Hazen Collection. Box 11 Folder 26
Martin Brothers. Band Instruments and Celebrated Guitars. NY, NY: Henry W. Turner; 1879, [68 p.] Photocopy only. General: woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, music, accessories. Page 66‑67 is missing. Library of Congress Martin file
Martin [Brothers]. [Catalog. NY, NY: Martin Brothers]; 1923, 48 p. 5 by 8 inches. Martin Catalog of guitars, mandolins, mandolas, ukes, taropatch fiddles, and tiples. This is one of the largest of the pre-war Martin catalogs. Citation generated from on-line description
Martin [Brothers]. [Catalog. NY, NY: Martin Brothers]; 1934, 32 p. 4 by 9 inches. Martin Guitar catalog. Also includes mandolins, ukes, and tiples. Citation generated from on-line description
Martin [Brothers]. [Catalog. NY, NY: Martin Brothers]; 1935, 32. 4 by 9 inches. Martin Catalog of Guitars, Mandolins, and Ukuleles. All of the fabulous flat‑top instruments of the day are shown here with descriptions and prices. Also shown is the great F‑9 archtop guitar. Citation generated from on-line description
Martin [Brothers]. [Catalog. NY, NY: Martin Brothers; 1937], 24 p. 5 by 8 inches. Also includes models from style 18 through 42 and all are pictured with descriptions and original prices. Pictures are not very good but interesting nonetheless. This is a reprint of one of the earliest known Martin Guitar and Mandolin catalogs. Citation generated from on-line description
Martin [Brothers]. [Catalog. NY, NY: Martin Brothers]; 1937, 32 p. 4 by 9 inches. Martin Guitar, Uke, Tiple, and Mandolin catalog. Citation generated from on-line description
Martin Frères. Manufacture d'Instruments de Musique. Paris: Maison Martin Frères; 1905, 57 p. reprinted as Wind instrument Makers and Their Catalogues. Paris: Offices of the L'A.C.I.M.V. [Larigot]
Martin, Bernhard. [Photographs of 9 flutes, and 2 piccolos. Wünchendorf Elster, Germany: Bernhard Martin; n.d., 5 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Five photographs of instruments, 3 showing only one instrument. Library of Congress Martin file
Martin, Bernhard. Preisliste Nr. S8. Saxophone und Zuberhörteile. Wündhendorf: Bernhard Martin; [Sept. 1929], 15 [i.e. 16] p. Wind: saxophone, clarinets, bassoon. Dated by unrecognized hand. Library of Congress Martin file
Martin, J.W. & Bro. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Martin, Pollmann & Co. Descriptive Catalogue and Price List. NY, NY: Martin, Pollmann & Co.; 1878, 135 p. Band: wind, percussion. Library of Congress ML155.M
Martin, Pollmann & Co. Musical Instruments. NY, NY: Martin, Pollmann & Co.; [1874], 84 p. Band, orchestra: wind, strings. This catalog announces that the company is now making band and orchestra instruments. Library of Congress ML155.M
Martin, [C.F.] Martin Fretted Instruments Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1940, [n.p.] Smithsonian #191
Martin, C.F. & Co. Martin Guitar Catalogue. [Nazareth, PA: Martin (C. F.) & Co.; 1972], 31 p. 31 cm. Hagley Museum
Martin, [C.F.] C.F. Martin Instrument Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1966, [n.p.] Smithsonian #313
Martin, [C.F.] Martin String Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1972, [n.p.] Smithsonian #192
Martin, [C.F.] & Co. Inc. Martin String Instruments Retail Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.p.] Smithsonian #174
Mason & Hamlin. Artistic Organs. Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin; 1899, 15 p. Keyboard: organs. This catalog is profusely illustrated with photographs of organs insitu. Library of Congress ML155.M18A7
Mason & Hamlin. The cabinet organ. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin; ca. 1864], 2 l.: ill.; 60 cm. Historical articles are included with advertisements and illustrations of organs. Printed in newspaper form. Winterthur #1398
Mason & Hamlin. Cabinet Organs, March 1880. Boston, MA: [Mason & Hamlin]; 1880, 30 p. 4to. Illustrated catalogue of wooden cabinet organs, with descriptions. Many other descriptions and testimonials scattered throughout. Illustrations are not full page. Glossary of organ terms at the back. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Mason & Hamlin. Catalogue. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin]; 1915, [n.p.] Hardcover. Schubert Club
Mason & Hamlin. Descriptive Catalogue of Melodeons and Harmoniums. #8. Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin; [ca. 1860], 31 p. Keyboard: free reed, reed organ. Includes many engravings of instruments. Library of Congress ML155.M18M4 1860
Mason & Hamlin. Descriptive Pamphlet of Model Melodeons, Organ‑Melodeons, and new Organ‑harmoniums. Boston, MA: Stacy & Richardson; 1857, 32 p. This catalog includes a brief description of instruments and artwork. Library of Congress ML155.M18M4 1856
Mason & Hamlin. Grand and upright pianofortes. NY, NY: Mason & Hamlin; [ca. 1912, 27 p.] Library of Congress ML155.M182
Mason & Hamlin. Liszt Organ. Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 17 #19 (Nov 7 1888), p. 334. Manufacturer of pianos and reed organs
Mason & Hamlin. Mason and Hamlin Illustrated Catalogue. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin]; 1880, [32 p.] 8 ¾ by 10 ¾ inches. Illustrated with line cuts of each of the company's organs. CAT-00414. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music, and on-line description
Mason & Hamlin. Mason & Hamlin Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #120
Mason & Hamlin. Mason & Hamlin Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #153
Mason & Hamlin Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1887-1966, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. and desc. catalog of melodeons and harmoniums - styles $60. to $400. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1860], 8vo., 32 p., swell ills. dec. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. catalog of 9 new models from new plant at Cambridgeport, Mass., keyboards, etc. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1876], Fol., 4 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. catalog of cabinet organs for December. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1880], 33 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. catalog of cabinet organs, etc. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1870], 4to., fine ills., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. catalog of melodeons and organs. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1874, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill catalog of organs for October. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1881, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. Ill. catalog of pianofortes. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.; 1889], 8vo., 24 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co. Illustrated catalogue of ... organs. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin]; 1886, 46 p.: ill.; 28 cm. Includes separate price list for this, the May 1886 catalogue. Used by O. H. Unger, Reading Pa., a dealer in organs, pianos, sheet music, musical books, and other musical merchandise. Includes index. Winterthur #1399
Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano Co. The opinion of five American musicians regarding the Mason & Hamlin piano-forte. [Boston, MA: Mason & Hamlin; ca. 1893], 4 l.: ill., ports.; 18 cm. The musicians were George W. Chadwick, Henry Holden Huss, B. J. Lang, William Mason, and William H. Sherwood. Winterthur #1400
Mason & Risch. The Mason & Risch Vocalion - why hailed as greatest invention of the musical world in 19th century. [Worcester, MA: Mason & Risch; n.d.], 8vo., 8 p., 2 ill. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mason, Edward P. Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Masson, Clement. Manufacture de Flutes System Boehm a Perce Cylindrique en Metal. Paris, France: Clement Masson, [after 1898, n.p.] Mentioned in Nancy Toff The Development of the Modern Flute
Masson, Clement. [Business card.] La Couture‑Boussey: Clement Masson; [ca. 1891, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Listed on card as "Successur de D. Julliot." Library of Congress Masson file
Mathushek Piano Manufacturing. Co. Ill. catalog of models and styles. [New Haven, CN: Mathushek Piano Mfg. Co.; c1890, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Co. Mathushek Pianos. New Haven CN: Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Co., 1906. 35 p. 6 ¼ by 9 ½ inches. Describes the history and manufacture of high quality Mathushek pianos. Includes schematics, illustrations and photographs of the factory, as well as the eight styles of piano for sale. each piano is presented with a detailed list of special features and photograph. Description from on-line citation
Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Co. Piano Fortes. New Haven, CT: Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Co.; 1873, 48 p., 8vo. Paper wrappers. Fully illustrated with many styles of pianos. The text describes the methods used in making the Mathushek pianos. 25 pages of testimonials follow the text and descriptions of the other styles of pianos. The back wrapper has a fine woodcut of the Mathushek factory. Citation generated from on-line description
Mathushek & Son Piano Co., /Mathushek Piano Mfg. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1871-1905, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Maury et Dumas. Manufacture de Pianos de Maury et Dumas, Inventeurs du Levigrave. Nimes, France: L'Imprimerie Typographique Soustelle; 1863, 15 p. Includes testimonials regarding the company's pianos, details on the Levigrave (piano-regulator) and is a price list of the various pianos made by the company. Citation from online description
McCammon Piano-Forte Co. Styles and models of McCammon pianos. [Albany, NY: McCammon Piano-Forte Co.; n.d.], Ill., 16 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
McClure, James A. Catalogue of Music. Nashville, TN: [James A. McClure; n.d., n.p.] Sheet Music, Musical Instruments. CAT-00302. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music
McEwen. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 11 #21 (Nov 25 1885), p. 330-331. Stencil piano manufacturer
McFadden, G. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 3 #96 (Dec 3 1881), p. 317. Manufacturer of wind instruments
McMillin, H.E. The bandman's guide; a complete guide to the bandman for the selection of all brass band instruments, drums, xylophones, bells and drummer's traps. Cleveland, OH: [H.E. McMillin & Co.; 1903?], 68 p. : illus. Ohio Historical Society. Call number PA Box 489 18
McMillin, H. E. Importer, jobber and retail dealer in all kinds of musical instruments and musicians’ supplies. Cleveland, OH: [H.E. McMillin; 1890; 8 p.]: illus. Ohio Historical Society. Call number PA Box 489 19
McMillin, H. E. Musical Instruments and Musicians' Supplies. Cleveland, OH: H.E. McMillin; [ca. 1900-1910]. 14 p. Possibly a retail catalog, containing brass, stringed, and other musical instruments. Citation generated from on-line description
McPhail, A. M., & Co. Descriptive price list of ...large size, "Star," "Crown," and "Grand Scale" piano-fortes. [Boston, MA: McPhail]; 1869, 2 l.: ill.; 22 cm. Winterthur #1397
McPhail, A. M., & Co. Catalogue. [Boston, MA: McPhail; 1905], 24 p. Contains cradle songs of eleven countries. Library of Congress ML155.M13 and the Schubert Club
McPhail, A. M., & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1892-1914, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
McPhail Piano Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
McTammany Organette Co. Ill. brochure on automatic organs, organettes and melopaens. [Worcester, MA: McTammany Organette Co.; n.d.], 4 lvs. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Mears & Stainbank. Church bells. London: Mears & Stainbank; [1898], 8vo, 58pp, 6 wood engraved or litho plates, a couple of other ills. Stamp of St Patrick's College. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was established in 1570 and we have a list of owners from Robert Mot to Mears and Stainbank (1865 but a Mears figures in the business since 1782). Includes a list of their bells around the world, their dates, weights and number, and some notes of approbation. Also includes the catalogue of bells (from handbells on) and technical details, bell inscriptions, and a sample contract. Citation generated from on-line description
Mechanical Music Center Inc. Antique Mechanical Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1981, [n.p.] Smithsonian #49
Mechanical Music Center Inc. Antique Mechanical Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1980, [n.p.] Smithsonian #50
Mechanical Music Center Inc. Antique Mechanical Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1979, [n.p.] Smithsonian #51
Mechanical Music Center Inc. Antique Mechanical Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1979, [n.p.] Smithsonian #52
Mechanical Music Center Inc. Antique Mechanical Musical Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1981, [n.p.] Smithsonian #53
Mechanical Orguinette Co. [Catalog]. NY, NY: Mechanical Orguinette Co., May 1886; 2 l. opens to 8 panels. 3 1/2 by 6 ¼ inches when folded. Opens to 8 panels. 8 of the panels inside and 5 on the outside. Includes music listings available for the instruments shown on the other 2 panels. They are: mandolina, celestina, musical table, musical boudoir stand & celestina organ. Citation generated from on-line description
Mechanical Orguinette Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Notes and Actions." Vol 2 #64 (Apr 20 1881), p. 309. Reed organ manufacturer
Mehlin, Paul G. & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1890-1929, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Mehlin, Paul G. & Sons. [Mehlin Pianos, Manufactured by Paul G. Mehlin & Sons. S.l.: Paul G. Mehlin & Sons; ca. 1921], 24 p., [4 l.] 9 by 6 1/2 inches. Contains many pages have black and white illustrations of pianos along with some descriptive date beneath. Includes four insert pages at the end, two of piano styles not found in the catalog and two others which appear to be Mehlin ads from previous publications. Citation generated from on-line description
Meinell, W. R. Net Prices of Meinell's Celebrated Boehm Flutes. NY, NY: W. R. Meinell; [ca. 1883, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Four separate catalog sheets, one dated Sept. 2, 1904, with other annotations. Also, this maker is not to be confused with William Meinl. Library of Congress Meinell file
Meinl, William. Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: William Meinl; [ca. 1880?], 13 p. General: Wind, bowed strings, plucked strings, accessories. Clarinets, flutes, piccolos, oboes, bassoons, music, reeds, violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, guitars, banjos, zithers, strings, accessories. Library of Congress Meinl file
Meinl, William. [Business card.] NY, NY: William Meinl; [ca. 1901, 1 p.] Wind: clarinet, flute. Miller wrote "wood & silver $75.00, wood silver $95.00 Dec. 21, 1901 called at his shop 871 Prospect St. Colever [? Caldwell]." Library of Congress Meinl file
Meinl, William. [Catalog. NY, NY: William Meinl; ca. 1890], 53 p. paper wrapper, 12 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches. Blue paper cover. Woodwind instruments, especially brass. Includes saxophones, flutes, clarinets, etc. Many engravings are identical to those used in Lyon & Healy catalogs of 1890s. All engravings are heavily worn. Author’s collection
Meinl, William. [Photograph of William Meinl playing a clarinet, and 2 sons, one playing a flute, and the other playing a cornet. NY, NY: William Meinl; ca. 1900, 1 p.] Wind: iconography. Taken from The Dominant [n.d.] Also, this person is not to be confused with W. R. Meinell. Library of Congress Meinl file
Meinl, William F. Boehm Flutes. NY, NY: William F. Meinl; [ca. 1906, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Flutes made in wood or metal. Also, this information pamphlet contains, on pages 9‑10, this maker's catalog. Library of Congress Meinl file
Meisel Music Co. C. Meisel Catalogue: July 1965. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1966, [n.p.] Smithsonian #239
Meisel Music Co. Inc. Meisel String Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1962, [n.p.] Smithsonian #199
Meisel Music Co. Inc. Meisel String Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1962, [n.p.] Smithsonian #245
Meister Piano. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n., n.p.] (See Rothschild & Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Meisel, C. Special Catalogue of Violins ‑ Violas ‑ 'Cellos ‑ Double Basses ‑ Bows ‑ Strings and all Accessories. Edition "B." NY, NY: C. Meisel; [ca. 1913], 67 p. String: bowed string instruments. Edition "A" covers accordions etc, Edition "C" covers band instruments (neither found on shelf). Library of Congress ML155.M3
Meisel, C. & Co. Ill. catalog of musical merchandise - banjos, horns, mandolins, violins, musical boxes, etc. [NY, NY: C. Meisel, & Co.; 1894], 4to., 210 p. of ill., dec. cl. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Meisel, [C.] C. Meisel Catalogue No. 63. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1963, [n.p.] Smithsonian #44
Meisel, [C.] C. Meisel Catalogue of String Instruments. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1983‑4, n.p.] Smithsonian #232
Meisel, [C.] Meisel Master Violin Makers. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1959, [n.p.] Smithsonian #242
Mekanisk Musik Museum. Automatic Musical Instruments for Sale. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] Smithsonian #54
Melodigrand Corp. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1965, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Melville Clark Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, 1914, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Mendelssohn Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1895, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Meneely & Co. Meneely & Co. Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1877, [n.p.] Smithsonian #170
Menuhin. The Yehudi Menuhin Shoulderest. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #208
Merrill Piano Mfg. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1901, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Mertes. The Violin Shop. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #216
Mertes. The Violin Shop Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #274
Merzdorf, Walter. Cemboli, Spinette, Klavichorde, Blockflöten, Gamben, Fideln. Markneukirchen: Walter Merzdorf; [ca. 1931], 16 p. Keyboard, wind, strings: early music instruments. These instruments are modern reinterpretations of period instruments. Library of Congress ML155.M4
Metropolitan Music Co. Metropolitan Music Co. NY, NY: Metropolitan Music; 1935, 210 p. 9.5 by 12 inches.; Black and white, and color illustrations. Includes illustrations of violins, accordions, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins, clarinets, drums, bassoons, whistles, cellos, clarinets, English horns, French horns, harmonicas, clarinets, oboes, piccolos, pitch pipes, saxophones, sousaphones, trombones, trumpets, violins, and zithers, according to the index. Features bowed stringed instruments made by John Juzek or Prague. Citation generated from on-line description
Metropolitan Music Co. Metropolitan Music Co. Catalogue No. 19. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1960, [n.p.] Smithsonian #221
Metropolitan Music Co. Musical Merchandise: Wholesale Catalogue No. 10. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1935, [n.p.] Smithsonian #45
Metropolitan Music Co. [Catalog.] NY, NY: Metropolitan Music Co.; 1935, [n.p.] Features band and orchestra instruments, and plucked stringed instruments. Citation generated from on-line description
Meyer (Fred. C.) & Co. Musical instruments, catalog number 10, 1923. Philadelphia, PA: Meyer (Fred. C.) & Co.; 1923, 47 p. 27 cm. Hagley Museum
Meyer-Toner Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Meyer, Conrad. [Catalogue. Philadelphia, PA: Conrad Meyer; ca. 1850, n.p.]. Piano maker working in Philadelphia. Winterthur
Michel. Au diapason, Instruments de Musique. Paris: Michel; [ca. 1880?], 16 p. General: bowed strings, plucked strings, winds, reed instruments, brass, music boxes. The title page is hand‑stamped. This name does not appear in the Langwill Index. Library of Congress Michel file
Michel. [Business card.] Paris: Michel; [n.d., 1 p.] General: keyboard, wind, strings. Library of Congress Michel file
Michel. [Catalog of Flutes and piccolos. Paris: Michel; n.d., 2 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. No bibliographic information was found on this item. Library of Congress Michel file
Miessner Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] (See Jackson Piano Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Miester Piano, Rothschild & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, 102 p. 12 by 10 inches. "The Miester Piano, Rothschild & Company, Chicago" line of pianos, is selling direct to the homeowner. This catalog is missing only the order form is missing, and includes many illustrations of the pianos offered as well as "direct from factory into your home" pricing. Illustrations of the Factory (with mostly horse drawn carriages), and illustrations of their storefront as well. Citation generated from on-line description
Miller, Edward & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Miller, Henry F. Illustrated Catalogue of the Henry F. Miller Piano‑fortes. Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller & Sons Piano Co.; 1890, 32 p. Keyboard: piano. Library of Congress ML155.M5
Miller, Henry F. Piano Fortes. Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller; 1882, 64 p. Keyboard: piano. Also includes information about the company and instruments. Squares, uprights, and grands are featured. Library of Congress ML155.M5
Miller, Henry F. Piano Fortes. Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller; [1878], 61 p. Keyboard: piano. Squares, uprights, and grands are featured. Library of Congress ML155.M8
Miller, Henry F. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The New Miller Catalog." Vol 13 #17 (Oct 27 1886), p. 268. Piano manufacturer
Miller, Henry F. & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n. 1875-1910, n.p.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Miller, Henry F. & Sons Piano Co. Henry F. Miller Pianoforte. Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller; 1905, 38 p. 7 in by 10 1.2 inches. Includes photographs of uprights, and baby grands (probably also concert grands, which were not shown in the scanned pages). Citation generated from on-line description
Miller, Henry F. & Sons Piano Co. Ill., desc. and priced catalog of pianofortes. [Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller; ca. 1900], 20 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Miller, Henry F. & Sons Piano Co. New illustrated catalogue of the Henry F. Miller piano-fortes. [Boston, MA: Henry F. Miller]; 1886, 48 p.: ill.; 24 cm. Established 1863, incorporated 1884. Winterthur #1401
Miller Organ Co. The Miller Organ Co., manufacturers of cabinet organs… Lebanon, PA: Sowers & Bro., Printers; 1888, 24 p.: ill.; 19 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 M647 1888
Miller Organ Co. of Lebanon, Pa. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 13 #2 (Jul 14 1886), p. 31. Reed organ manufacturer
Millereau. [2 identical advertisements.] Paris: H. Schoenaers; [1924‑1925, 2 p.] Wind: brass. Trumpet shown. Taken from Musique & Instruments April 1924, ibid 1925. Library of Congress Millereau file
Millereau. [Business card.] Paris: H. Schoenaers; [ca. 1900‑1911, 1 p.] General: Wind. See other citations under this name for more detail about this company's line of instruments. Library of Congress Millereau file
Millereau. [Catalog.] Paris: H. Schoenaers; [ca. 1900‑1911], 12 p. General: brass, reed instruments, flute, piccolo. Brass instruments predominate. Library of Congress Millereau file
Millereau. [Catalog.] Paris: H. Schoenaers; [ca. 1900‑1911], 24 p. General: brass, percussion, accessories, reed instruments, flute, piccolo, fifes, bowed strings, plucked strings. The catalog contains mainly brass valve instruments. Library of Congress Millereau file
Millereau & Co. Catalogue and price list, May, 1874. London: [s.n.]; 1874, 32 p. This company offers wind instruments. OCLC record #20570387
Milton Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
[Milton.] Matchless Milton Pianos and Player Pianos. [S.l.: Milton]; 1914, 31 p. Paper wrapper. Includes photographs of pianos and descriptions for each model. Citation generated from on-line description
Ministerstvo mestnoi promyshlennosti. TSennik nomer devianosto shest' dia pereotsenki spetsializirovannogo oborudovania muzykalnoi promyshlennosti. Moskva: "Legkaia industriia;" 1970, 36 p. General. Text only. Library of Congress ML155.R95
[Miscellaneous collection of trade catalogs for music and music records. 1930 - 1949.] 3 boxes. Housed at the University of Virginia. OCLC record #26696486
Missenharter, Charles. Illustrated Catalogue of Band Instruments and Band Trimmings. Worcester, MA: S. R. Leland & Son; 1883, 7 p. [Incomplete?] Includes history of Leland & Son's retail company. Private collection
Missenharter, Charles. New Price List of Charles Missenharter's Unsurpassed American Excelsior Solo and Military Band Instruments. Philadelphia, PA: Charles Missenharter; [1892?], 31 p. Private collection
Miyazawa Flutes MFG Co., Ltd. Parts & Manufacturing Process. Japan: Miyazawa Flutes MFG Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1980, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Includes detailed diagram of keys, and their names. Library of Congress Miyazawa file
Miyazawa Flutes USA. Establishment and Maintenance of the Flute Club Newsletter. Coralville, IA: Barbara Price Harris; [ca. 1980, 7 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Miyazawa file
Miyazawa Flutes USA. Miyazawa Flutes USA. Coralville, IA: Miyazawa flutes USA; [ca. 1980, 6 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Miyazawa file
Miyazawa Flutes USA. [Advertisement.] Coralville, IA: Barbara Price Harris; March, 1981, [4 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Miyazawa file
Mönnig, Moritz Max. Preisliste über Böhmflöten, Reformflöten und Flöten alten System. Leipzig: Moritz Max Mönnig; [ca. 1929], 16 p. Wind: flute, piccolo. Miller wrote, "Received January 1930." Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönnig, Moritz Max. [Advertisement.] Cincinnati, OH: The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.; [ca. 1911, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from The Metronome, which Miller dated "Oct 1911." Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönnig, Moritz Max. [Return envelope addressed to Mönnig.] Leipzig: Moritz Max Mönnig; [ca. 1929, 1 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönnig, Otto. Bescheibung der Neuerungen für die Böhmflöten, Nrn. 101‑108. Leipzig: Otto Mönnig; [n.d., 2 p.] Wind: flute. Includes diagrams. Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönning, Otto. Orthoton. Leipzig: Otto Mönning; 1931, 16 p. Wind: piccolo, flute, oboe, oboe d'amore, English horn, saxophone. Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönnig, Otto. "Orthoton"‑Holzblasinstrumente. Preisblatt zur Katalogausgabe 1931. Leipzig: Otto Mönnig; 1931, [4 p.] Wind: flutes, piccolos, oboes, oboes d'amore, English horns. Library of Congress Mönnig file
Mönning, Otto. [Advertisement.] Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; March 1913, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from unidentified Lyon & Healy publication, p. 15, March 1913. Title of advertisement The original Otto Mönnig flutes. Library of Congress Mönnig file
Moeck. Moeck: Barock‑Programm. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #303
Moeck. Moeck Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1971‑2, [n.p.] Smithsonian #165
Moeck. Moeck: Renaissance‑Programm. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #305
Moeck. Zur Geschichte von Krummhorn und Cornamuse. 1971. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #302
Molinari, G. & Sons. Catalogue and price list: carousal organs, cylinder pianos. NY, NY: Molinari & Sons; 1896, 16 p. illus. 23 cm. Reprinted by Vestal Press. University of California, Berkeley Music Library ML155.M65 Case X
Mollenhauer, J. & Sons. Special Catalogue for Flutes and Piccolos by J. Mollenhauer & Sons. Fulda, Germany: J. Mollenhauer & Sons; 1904, 20 [i.e. 21 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Sons. [Advertisement.] Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [1913, 1 p.] Wind: piccolo. Miller wrote, "1913." This item depicts a piccolo stamped "Mullen../Fuld.../Lyon &.../Chicago. Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. Description of our exhibited Instruments Universal Exposition St. Louis, Mo. 1904. Fulda, Germany: J. Mollenhauer & Söhne; 1904, [4 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet. This appears to be a translation of the German catalog, as it contains the same stamps, subject, and date of publication. Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. Erlauterungen zu unseren ausstellungsgegenstanden auf der Welt ausstellung in St. Louis, Mo. 1904. Fulda, Germany: J. Mollenhauer & Söhne; [1904, 4 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe. Hand stamped "Gold Medal Trade Exposition Fulda, Germany" and "German Section Liberal arts building, World's Fair St. Louis, Mo." Also contains a lengthy note discussing flute keys and prices in dollars. Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. Preise-courent vo. 3. Fulda, Germany: J. [Mollenhauer & Söhne; 1902?], 32 p. Not on shelf. Library of Congress ML155.M7
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. [Advertisement.] Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1930, 1 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Taken from The Metronome [n.d.] Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. [Advertisement.] Fulda, Germany: J. Mollenhauer & Söhne; [June 1924, 1 p.] Wind: woodwind. Miller wrote, "June 1924." Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Mollenhauer, J. & Söhne. [Photograph of Flutes and piccolos on card.] Fulda, Germany: J. Mollenhauer & Söhne; [ca. 1905, 1 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Boehm-system flutes. Hand stamped on the back is "Gold Medal Trades Exposition 1904 Fulda Germany German section Liberal Arts Building World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo." Library of Congress Mollenhauer file
Montgomery Ward & Co. Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines. Chicago, IL: Montgomery Ward & Co.; 1897, 56 pp., 8vo. Illustrated paper wrappers. Fully illustrated with photographs of the 3 types of items offered. The illustrations of the organs are particularly interesting as are the details of construction which appear on the opposite pages. The testimonials follow the usual promotional methods of the late 19th century. They do show the nationwide coverage of mail order sales at that time. Citation generated from on-line description
Montgomery Ward & Co. Special catalogue of organs, pianos, and sewing machines with facsimile lithographic plates of each style. [Chicago, IL: Montgomery Ward & Co.; ca. 1893], 24 p.: ill. (chiefly col.); 20 cm. Established 1872. Winterthur #1402
Montgomery Ward & Co. Windsor Pianos and Player Pianos Catalog. [S.l.: Montgomery Ward & Co.]; 1918, 32 p. illus, some color. Piano styles, accessories, grain samples and more. Citation generated from on-line description
Montgomery Ward & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1918-1925, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Monzani & Hill. [Catalog.] London: Monzani & Hill; [1813‑1829, 2 p.] Wind: flutes, piccolos, military instruments (not described further, no illus.). This is the earliest catalogs found in the collection. Library of Congress Monzani file
Moore & Moore. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Moore, Jack. Solid Silver Flutes. Elkhart, IN: Jack B. Moore; August 1, 1980, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Moore file
Morhange, A. [2 advertisements. Paris?]: A. Morhange; [September 1924, 2 p.] General: keyboard, bowed strings, plucked strings, flutes, brass, free reeds, etc. Some instruments made of celluloid. Library of Congress Morhange file
Morley. Morley Catalogue of Pianos and Harpsichords. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1963, n.p.] Smithsonian #127
Morley & Co. Ltd. Morley Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1965, [n.p.] Smithsonian #154
Morris, Daniel. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Murry. [Black and white photographs of a flute leaning against a rock wall. Elkhart, IN?: Armstrong?; August 1974, 1 p.] Wind: flute. On the back is written "White gold Her. Murry Fl. 8‑1974." Library of Congress Murry file
Murry. [Information card. Elkhart, IN: Armstrong; n.d., 1 p.] Wind: flute. On the card is the following "Murry flute (Heritage Model by Armstrong) flute is for Alexander Murry and the tube is made of White gold with sterling silver keys. The Year is I believe 1975 Mark Thomas." Library of Congress Murry file
Murry & Heiss. Catalogue of musical instruments and supplies. [Cleveland, OH: Murry & Heiss; ca. 1890], 22 p.: ill.; 23 cm. Winterthur #1403, and University of Maryland, College Park
Murry, Alex. The Murry Flute. Articles and Photographs from Armstrong News, the AMIS Newsletter, The Instrumentalist, the Music Journal, the Galpin Journal. [Elkhart, IN?: Armstrong?; ca. 1973, 25 p.] Wind: flute. Photocopies stapled together taken from the above mentioned sources. Library of Congress Murry file
Musette. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] (See Winter & Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Musician's Supply. 1980 Buyer's Guide, Supplement #1. El Cajon, Ca: Musician's Supply; 1980, 43 p. Plucked string, accessories: guitar, parts. Library of Congress X‑ML155.M9
Musik Instrumenten Zeitung. Berlin [1898?-1941?]. Microfilm: New York Public Library; 1987, 20 reels. Periodical; one of the few resource in this book for researching non-U.S. musical instrument manufacturers. OCLC record #19222104