Theodore E. Steinway

Theodore Edwin Steinway (October 6, 1883 – April 8, 1957), of the Steinway piano family, was a member of the Collectors Club of New York and board of trustees of the Philatelic Foundation. He was awarded the first Lichtenstein Medal in 1952 for his efforts in the field of philately as well as his contributions to the growth and prestige of the Collectors Club.

Early life Steinway was born on October 6, 1883, in New York City. He was the grandson of Henry E. Steinway, the founder of Steinway & Sons. His parents had several children, including: Frederick Steinway (1921-2004) John H. Steinway (1917–1989) Elizabeth Steinway (1925–1993), who married Schuyler Chapin (1923–2009) Henry Burden Chapin Theodore Steinway Chapin Samuel Garrison Chapin, who married Caroline Shippen Davis in 1982 Miles Chapin (b. 1954) Lydia Goodwin Steinway (1927–2016), who married Eric W. Cochrane (1928–1985) Because of his extensive interests and leadership within the field of philately, Theodore E. Steinway was awarded the first Lichtenstein Medal by the Collectors Club of New York in 1952. His son John carried on his work in the field of philately, and served on the Board of Trustees of The Philatelic Foundation after his death in 1957.