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Piano

Object number94.174.1 a-d

Made by Charles Rosenbaum

Date1814

MediumWood; Glass; Metal; Ivory

Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from Mrs. Thomas J. Lewis

DescriptionRectangular mahogany piano. Heavy plain round tapered legs, brass casters. Hinge cover over keyboard - keyboard has five octaves. Keyboard recess veneered with yellow mahogany, inlay below keyboard. Rectangular reverse painted glass tag centered above keyboard, silver with gold detailing; central panel of gold music sheet with score in black, maker's name printed above and below in gold, white and gold rectangular framing. Three drawers with cut glass knobs-rayed front with bossing.Dimensions34.4999 x 25.7499 x 69.9999 in. (87.6 x 65.4 x 177.8 cm)
MarksReverse painted on glass above keyboard: C. Rosenbaum/Pittsburgh
Historical NotesDescended in family to Mrs. Robert von Moschzisker (Anna Vodges Macbeth); Philadelphia Museum of Art; Heinz History Center. Anna Vodges Macbeth was the daughter of George Macbeth of Macbeth Evans Glass Co.Label TextPlaying the pianoforte indicated refinement and education in a young lady. Charles Rosenbaum advertised in The Mercury in June 1814 that he had "lately established himself as a pianoforte maker in this town," evidence that such luxury items were in demand.

Previous owner Philadelphia Museum of Art

Previous owner Anna Vodges Macbeth

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