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Square Piano by Longman, J

Maker:
Longman, J
Year:
1805
Museum:
National Music Museum, North America
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
[object Object]
Material:
Mahogany
Painter:
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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