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Cabinet pianos

Scope note

Type of large upright piano invented by William Southwell of Dublin in 1807, remaining popular until the mid-19th century. It was from 6 to 6 1/2 feet in height with a large, open front panel covered with cloth. MARCUS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000195433

Broader Terms used

upright pianos

Equivalent Terms used

cabinet piano

Created

13yrs ago

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