Firth & Hall Upright Piano

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Description:

This upright piano was made by Firth and Hall in New York, New York around 1823-1828. John Firth was born in England, came to the United States in 1810, and served in the American army during the War of 1812. He became partners with William Hall, his brother-in-law, in 1821. This piano is serial number 647 and has a compass of FF-f4, a Wornum Tape-check action, felt hammers, double-strings, 2 pedals: keyboard shift and dampers, a wood frame, straight-strung, and a mahogany or rosewood veneer case.

Date Made: 1830-1832

Maker: Firth & Hall

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Pianos

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Credit Line: Gift of Hugo Worch

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.299838Catalog Number: 299838Accession Number: 61285

Object Name: piano

Physical Description: mahogany or rosewood veneer (case: material)wood (frame: material)felt (hammers: material)Measurements: overall: 200 cm x 113.1 cm x 59.4 cm; 78 3/4 in x 44 1/2 in x 23 3/8 inoverall: 78 3/4 in x 46 in x 23 in; 200.025 cm x 116.84 cm x 58.42 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record Id: nmah_605866

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