Gray Square Piano

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Description (Brief):

This square piano was made by Robert & William Gray in London, England around 1795. Robert and William Gray were brothers who built harpsichords, organs, and pianos in London from 1774. The Smithsonian’s square is the only known piano by these brothers. This piano has a compass of FF-f3, single action, leather hammers, double-strings throughout, with tuning pins on right, 2 hand stops: treble and bass dampers, wood frame, and a cherry (?) case.

Date Made: 1792-1798

Maker: Robert & William Gray

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

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.315666Catalog Number: 315666Accession Number: 58488

Object Name: piano

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4892-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605875

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