Walnut Piano

Maker and role
De Bain and Co, Manufacturer
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Accession number
1970.244.1
Maker
De Bain and Co
Production period
1860s
Description
Wooden, walnut upright piano. Decoratively carved legs curve inwards toward body of piano. Backboard of piano has two decorative brackets to hold candles. Metal handles on each side of the piano. Brass plaque on lid reads "De Bain and Co. Paris. 1860."
Marks
MEDALLES D'HONNEUR ET DE 1ST CLASSE / HORS CONCOURS EN 1867 / DEGRET SPECIAL DU 11 FEVRIE 1860 / DEBAIN & CIE / PARIS Maker's Plate
Media/Materials
Organic/Vegetal/Wood/Walnut
Organic/Animal/Tooth/Mammal/Ivory
Collection
Musical Instruments Collection
Credit Line
De Bain and Co. Walnut Piano, 1970.244.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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