Huppmann Square Piano

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Description (Brief):

This square piano was made by George Huppmann in Baltimore, Maryland about 1845. It is one of three pianos in the Smithsonian by Huppmann. This piano has a compass of FF-f4, Viennesse action, felt hammers, single-strings for the first 6 notes, double-strings for the rest, tuning pins in the front, 2 pedals (missing): moderator and dampers, wood frame, and a mahogany case (?) with legs that are probably not original.

Date Made: 1844-1846

Maker: Huppmann, George

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Maryland, Baltimore

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.315711Catalog Number: 315711Accession Number: 58488

Object Name: piano

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4c11-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605889

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