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Square Piano by Gray, R & W
Maker:
Gray, R & W
Number of manuals:
one
Year:
1795
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1750-1800
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Catalogue Number:
CEP-1465
Origin:
England
Type:
Square Piano
This square piano was made by Robert & William Gray in London, England around 1795. Robert and William Gray were brothers who built harpsichords, organs, and pianos in London from 1774. The Smithsonian’s square is the only known piano by these brothers. This piano has a compass of FF-f3, single action, leather hammers, double-strings throughout, with tuning pins on right, 2 hand stops: treble and bass dampers, wood frame, and a cherry (?) case
Credit: Smithsonian
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