Piano (Square piano)

  • Category:

    Musical Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    Alpheus Babcock (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1821-1825

  • Materials:

    Mahogany; Mahogany veneer; Rosewood veneer; Pine, white; Brass; Ebony; Ivory; Metal

  • Museum Object Number:

    1989.0064


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1989.0064

Object Name

Piano (Square piano)

Category

Musical Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Thelma Josephson in memory of Fred and Edna Redenbaugh

Creator (Role)

Alpheus Babcock (Maker)

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1821-1825

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On nameplate; MADE BY/ A. Babcock/ for O. D. Mackay/ Boston

Materials

Mahogany; Mahogany veneer; Rosewood veneer; Pine, white; Brass; Ebony; Ivory; Metal

Dimensions (inches)

34.063 (H) , 67.25 (W) , 26.75 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

86.52 (H) , 170.82 (W) , 67.95 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Libin, Laurence. 1985 American Musical Instruments.
Additional information on pp. 174-76.