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Square Piano by Longman, J

Maker:

Longman, J

Number of manuals:

One

Year:

1805

Museum:

National Music Museum, North America

Date Range

1800-1850

Current Location: 

North America

Material:

Mahogany

Painter:

Pedals:

Catalogue Number:

CEP-5936

Origin:

England

Type:

Square Piano

Compass: FF-c4

Standard English double action

"Irish" dampers screwed into dowels on the distal ends of the key levers

Mahogany case with geometrical stringing

Nameboard veneered in horse-chestnut (?), with typical fretwork

Fretwork in corner behind wrest (?) plank

Frame stand with fluted square-tapered legs; with shelf

Retains its original damper cloth and many original strings.

Stock photo: does not represent this instrument

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