Cabinet Piano by Firth & Hall
Maker:
Firth & Hall
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1823
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-1220
Origin:
North America
Type:
Cabinet Piano
This upright piano was made by Firth and Hall in New York, New York around 1823-1828. John Firth was born in England, came to the United States in 1810, and served in the American army during the War of 1812. He became partners with William Hall, his brother-in-law, in 1821. This piano is serial number 647 and has a compass of FF-f4, a Wornum Tape-check action, felt hammers, double-strings, 2 pedals: keyboard shift and dampers, a wood frame, straight-strung, and a mahogany or rosewood veneer case
Credit: Smithsonian