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Grand Piano by Backers, A
Maker:
Backers, A
Year:
1772
Museum:
Apsley House
Date Range
1750-1800
Current Location:
[object Object]
Material:
Painter:
Type:
Grand Piano
The oldest surviving English grand piano, built in London by renowned piano maker Americus Backers in 1772, on display at Apsley House in London, the home of its former owner, the first Duke of Wellington.
The Backers piano is known to have been played by his wife, Kitty
Photo Credit: Daderot Wikicommons
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