Patent Model - Improvement in Pianos
Maker and role
Ole Bull, Patentee
Production date
Nov 15 1870
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass, steel, glass
Measurements
6 7/8 x 20 3/4 x 11 7/8" (17.5 x 52.7 x 30.2cm)
Description
Bull claims various improvements to the piano's ribs, framework, sounding board, screws, valves, and front-board. He notes that "some parts of my invention may be applied with success in square, upright, and all the several varieties of pianos, and the modifications necessary to adapt these to each form will be obvious." (Patent Number 109,172)
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Object number
2015.14.1249a,b
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