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Sellers Square Piano

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This square piano was made by John Sellers in Alexandria, Virginia about 1810. The inscription on the piano reads “John SELLERS / Musical Instrument Maker / ALEXANDRIA.” This piano has a compass of FF-f3, an English single (Zumpe type), double-strings, 1 knee lever: dampers (?), wood frame, and a mahogany with light and dark stringing.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Sellers, John
date made
1808-1812
Credit Line
Gift of Hugo Worch
Object Name
piano
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