Geib Square Piano: Museum Object and Cultural History
Geib Square Piano: date made: 1825-1830. maker: Geib, William. Object Name: piano.
The object in the museum catalogue
This square piano was made by William Geib in New York, New York around 1835. William was the son of John Geib, a prominent piano maker and dealer and music publisher in New York. This piano is serial number 6662 and has a compass of FF-f4, an English double action, felt (?) hammers, double-strings throughout, 1 pedal: dampers, wood frame, and a rosewood case.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1825-1830
- maker: Geib, William
- Object Name: piano
- Place Made: United States: New York, New York City
- ID Number: MI.315696
- catalog number: 315696
- accession number: 58488
- Credit Line: Gift of Hugo Worch
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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