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1937 Kitty-Kat Kapers Sheet Music – Fanny G. Eckhardt – Art Deco Cat Cover – G. Schirmer New York
1937 Kitty-Kat Kapers Sheet Music – Fanny G. Eckhardt – Art Deco Cat Cover – G. Schirmer New York
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AT A GLANCE
- Title:
- "Kitty-Kat Kapers"
- Publisher:
- G. Schirmer, Inc., New York
- Type:
- Sheet music
- Subject:
- Educational Piano / Staccato Study
- Performance medium:
- Piano
- Composer:
- Fanny G. Eckhardt
- Circa:
- Late Art Deco / Pre-War Era (1930–1940)
- Date:
- 1937
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- 9" by 12"
- Condition:
- Good (G)
- Color:
- Orange, black
- Notes:
- Art Deco silhouette cover art
Low stock: 1 left
A 1937 Art Deco Piano Study with Striking Cat Silhouette
A delightful example of 1930s educational piano publishing, “Kitty-Kat Kapers” pairs playful subject matter with strong Art Deco design—an appealing crossover for collectors of vintage music, feline imagery, and women composers.
Published in 1937, Kitty-Kat Kapers (A Staccato Study) was composed by Fanny G. Eckhardt, an American composer and piano teacher known for her pedagogical focus—particularly her emphasis on strengthening left-hand development in early piano study. Eckhardt also contributed to The Etude magazine, one of the most influential American music publications of the early 20th century.
Issued by G. Schirmer, Inc. of New York, this educational piano piece reflects the golden era of American recital and teaching repertoire. The back cover promotes additional recital and instructional works by N. Louise Wright, situating the piece within the vibrant 1930s teaching-music market.
The Art Deco-style cover features a bold black silhouette of a seated cat set against a vivid orange vertical panel, with typography characteristic of late 1930s graphic design. The minimalist palette of orange and black gives the piece striking visual presence.
This example remains in good condition, with minor fold wear and period teaching notes, along with the original owner’s name in pencil and a gold star on the cover—details that add authentic classroom charm. Housed in an archival-grade protective sleeve for preservation.
The bold black cat silhouette set against its vibrant orange panel makes this piece especially striking when framed. Ideal for a music room, study, child’s piano corner, or vintage-inspired gallery wall, its clean Art Deco lines lend graphic sophistication with playful charm.
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