Catalogue Illustration of a
Wurlitzer Style 28-B Mandolin PianOrchestra
Philipps Pianella Model 28 (Victoria)

Catalogue illustration circa 1911-1912. In the Philipps catalogue, the Pianella Model 28 (Victoria) is shown with two decorative, hanging beaded electric lamps above each of the two beveled side mirrors. However, due to the differences in electrical standards and equipment between Europe and the U.S., Wurlitzer installed most, if not all, of the electrical components here in the U.S. Thus, it was oftentimes the case that fancy electrical fixtures common on Pianellas for the European market were not installed on U.S. bound instruments.