Patent Model - Improvement in Piano-Keys
Maker and role
William Reed, Patentee
Production date
Aug 22 1871
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Ivory
Measurements
15 x 15 x 1 1/2" (38.1 x 38.1 x 3.8cm)
Description
Reed's patent "relates to an improvement in covering the keys of pianos, organs, and similar musical instruments. In covering the keys of musical instruments with ivory it is necessary that the ivory be cut in two parts...joined together..." (Patent Number 118,389)
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Object number
2015.14.1348
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