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Square Piano by Chickering
Maker:
Chickering
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1850
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1850-1900
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Rosewood
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-916
Origin:
North America
Type:
Square Piano
This square piano was made by Chickering in Boston, Massachusetts in 1850. It is a fine example of a mid-19th century square and is in playable condition. This piano is serial number 10683 and has a compass of CC-c5, an English double action, leather hammers, single-strings for the first 5 notes, double-strings for the rest, 2 pedals: dampers and moderator, an iron frame, and a rosewood case
Credit: Smithsonian
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