Bornhoeft Square Piano

Description (Brief):

This piano was made by John Bornhoeft in New York, New York around 1845-1850. This is the only known instrument by this maker. This piano has a compass of CC-c5, single-strings for first 6 notes, the rest are double-strings, 2 pedals: dampers and moderator, an iron string plate frame, and a rosewood case with an elaborately carved stand.

Date Made: 1845-1850

Maker: Bornhoeft, John

Location: Currently not on view

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

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Credit Line: Gift of Hugo Worch

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.303524Catalog Number: 303524Accession Number: 62559

Object Name: piano

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4416-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605836

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