Longman & Broderip Square Piano

Description:

This square piano was made in London, England around 1786. Longman & Broderip was a series of companies began about 1767 by James Longman who never manufactured pianos but sold them and later commissioned other makers to produce pianos. He was joined by Francis Broderip in 1775. In 1798, financial reverses ended in bankruptcy. The nameboard misspells Broderip’s name and is inscribed “LONGMAN and BROADRIP.” The piano has a compass of FF-f3, English sinle (Zumpe type) action, leather hammers, strings are double-strung throughout, turning pins to the right, 3 hand stops: moderator, bass and treble dampers, and a wood frame in a walnut case.

Date Made: 1775 - 1799

Maker: Longman & BroderipLongman & Broderip

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.094870Catalog Number: 94870Accession Number: 23866

Object Name: piano

Physical Description: walnut (overall material)Measurements: body: 9 in x 16 3/4 in x 21 1/2 in; 22.86 cm x 42.545 cm x 54.61 cmlegs: 24 1/2 in; 62.23 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3281-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605841

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