Patent Model - Improvement in Iron Frames of Pianos
Maker and role
Horatio Worcester, Patentee
Production date
Jun 03 1862
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass
Measurements
1 1/4 x 12 x 6" (3.2 x 30.5 x 15.2cm)
Description
Worcester's patent "consists in making the plate in two pieces, D and F, the stationary part being fastened to the instrument in the usual manner, the part to which the strings are hitched D being constructed separately, with a link or opening in the base end, by which it is suspended to the abutment C on the stationary part F of the plate at the right-hand front corner..." (Patent Number 35,484)
The number on the patent tag (35,844) does not match the actual patent number for this model (35,484).
The number on the patent tag (35,844) does not match the actual patent number for this model (35,484).
Collection
Object number
2015.14.392a,b
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