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Business Card for "W.B. VANN, PIANO TUNER, Also Teacher of Piano, Organ and Violin. Dealer in New and Second Hand Musical Instruments. 329 Cass Ave., Detroit, Mich."

Detroit, nd (1883). Item #99-2654

Oblong 2.5 x 4.5, dark blue ink on cream background, shown on left side is illustr of a grand piano with highly decorative legs. According to the Detroit City Directories, there is no listing for WB Vann in 1882. By 1883, under the name of Willie B. Vann, he was a piano tuner at 329 Cass Ave. In 1885, another name change: This time it's William B. Vann, same address, but he along with Isaac Vann were jewelers. Both remained at 329 Cass Ave, until at least 1896. No listing in 1903 directory for either Vann. This site is now a parking lot near Montcalm St.

Price: $12.50