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Square Piano by Perry, R

Maker:

Perry, R

Year:

1809

Museum:

National Museum of American History

Date Range

1800-1850

Current Location: 

[object Object]

Material:

Mahogany

Painter:

Type:

Square Piano

This square piano was made by Richard Perry in New York, New York around 1809-1811. Piano makers named Perry are known in Dublin and Belfast in the early 19th century. Richard Perry, possibly and immigrant from Ireland, was recorded in New York only from 1809-1811. This piano has a compass of FF-c4, an English double action, double-strings throughout, tuning pins on right, wood frame, and a mahogany case

Credit: Smithsonian 

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