Mini Grand Piano by Kirkman & Son
Maker:
Kirkman
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1851
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1850-1900
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-2044
Origin:
England
Type:
Mini Grand Piano
This miniature grand piano was made by Kirkman & Son in London, England in 1851. Kirkman exhibited this instrument, a complete working grand, at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London. This piano has a compass of CC-g4, an English grand action, felt hammers, copper wound and iron strings, 1 or 2 strings for each note, 2 pedals: una corda and damper lifter, partial iron frame with tension bars, straight-strung, ebonized case with gilt decoration
Credit: Smithsonian
The name Kirkman had many different spellings. For ease of search, this website is using one spelling. For precise spelling on this instrument please consult the location.