Square Piano by Nunns, R & W
Maker:
Nunns, R & W
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
c.1824
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Mahogany
Painter:
Pedals:
One
Catalogue Number:
Origin:
North America
Type:
Square Piano
This square piano was made by Robert and William Nunns for Dubois & Stodart in New York, New York around 1824-1830. Robert and his Brother William established their firm in 1823, manufacturing pianos both for themselves and the company of Dubois & Stodart. This piano is serial number 543 and has a compass of FF-f4, and English Double action, leather hammers covered with felt, double-strings, the first 10 notes are wound, tuning pins at the rear, 1 pedal: dampers, an iron hitch-pin plate frame, and a mahogany case
Credit: Smithsonian