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Square Piano by Loud
Maker:
Loud & Bro
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1818
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
One
Catalogue Number:
CEP-2202
Origin:
North America
Type:
Square Piano
This square piano was made by Loud & Brothers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1818-1822. Piano makers by the name of Loud first appear in Philadelphia directories in 1811 but are no longer listed after 1854. This piano is serial number 80, and has a compass of FF-c4, an English double action, double strings throughout with tuning pins at right, 1 pedal: damper, a wood frame and a mahogany (?) case
Credit: Smithsonian
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