Square Piano by Torp & Unger
Maker:
Torp & Unger
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1839
Museum:
National Museum of American History
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
North America
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Two
Catalogue Number:
CEP-3421
Origin:
North America
Type:
Square Piano
This square piano was made by Torp & Unger in New York, New York around 1839. Otto Torp was involved in several different piano manufacturing firms in New York. It is believed that his partnership with Ferdinand C. Unger lasted until 1941 when Torp was last listed in a New York directory with a home address, suggesting that he had retired from business. This piano has a compass of FF-f4, the first 3 notes are single-strung and the rest are double-strung with the tuning pins at rear, 2 pedals: (missing) moderator and dampers, and an iron hitch-pin plate. This is the only known piano made by Torp & Unger.
Credit: Smithsonian