Dubois & Stodart Square Piano

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Description (Brief):

This square piano was made by Dubois & Stodart in New York, New York about 1830. Adam Stodart managed a New York piano manufacturing firm and dealership with William Dubois from about 1822 until 1834. During this time they contracted with William and Robert Nunns to make some of their pianos. This piano is serial number 243 and has a compass of FF-f4, an English double action, felt (?) hammers, double-strings throughout, 1 pedals: dampers, an iron string-plate frame, and a mahogany case.

Date Made: 1833-1835

Maker: Dubois & Stodart

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.315700Catalog Number: 315700Accession Number: 58488

Object Name: piano

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-4ab3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605859

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