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Parlor Grand Piano
Parlor Grand Piano
Parlor Grand Piano

Parlor Grand Piano

Object NamePiano
Manufacturer (American, founded 1864)
Date1895-1905
OriginNew York, NY, USA
MediumWood, metal, ivory
Dimensions38 × 67 × 54 in. (96.5 × 170.2 × 137.2 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Mary and Michael Kitchell. In the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number99.5.1
Status
On view
CultureAmerican
Label TextThis Grand Piano, 1895-1905, is a model produced by Kranich and Bach. Kranich and Bach was an American piano maker established in 1864 and known worldwide for their high-quality pianos. Kranich and Bach displayed their pianos at American World’s Fairs big and small, and in a 1912 catalogue, proudly state that they were awarded the First Award and Diploma of Merit at Philadelphia in 1876 and a First Premium award at Chicago in 1893. Advertising these awards helped prove the quality and popularity of their product and possibly influenced the purchasing of this piano.
MarkingsPatent dates on inside metal plates: Action Rach, Oct. 12, 1880; Action Rack Nov. 6, 1887; Sounding Board Mary 29, 1877; Sounding Board Pat. A. graffe May 4, 1875. Pat Spiral spring Oct. 12, 1880. Music rack June 29, 1886; Damper clasp feb. 5, 1889; Action Sept. 17, 1889
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Farm House Museum, Parlor
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