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Ayars, Contributions to the Art of Music in America by the Music Industries of Boston (1937) — the Squier, Farley, Rettberg, Rockwell and Elias Howe matter, 1937
26 lines. Read by computer on 27 September 2026. Printed page 286. See the scan on archive.org.
1SQUARE made by Stewart & Chickering in 1824.
2In the U. S. National Museum, Hugo Worch Collection of Keyboard Instruments, Washington, D. C. Cat. No. 315718.
4* SQUARE inscribed on brass name plate "J. Chickering Boston," the first Chickering pianoforte in Lexington, in 1827. Serial no. 509 cut in wood.
5In Buckman Tavern of the Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, Mass. Open daily 10-5 p.m. Sundays 2-5 p.m.
6Oblong case, part veneer but cover solid rosewood with decorative brass inlay around name plate and above front legs, and narrow lines of brass inlay around case. Has 4 large 10 sided legs with hand carved tops. Compass 6 octaves, FFF to f³. Has 2 strings to a note, harp scale, all wooden frame, tiny square dampers from an overhead wooden bar at left side near back, & a wreath design hand carved lyre for 2 pedals. In fair condition. Belonged to the Robbins family of Lexington.
8* SQUARE inscribed on brass name plate "J. Chickering [address hidden] Boston." Mr. Chickering was at this address 1826-28, & possibly in 1825 when the number was not listed.
9At the Beverly Historical Society, [address hidden] cor. [address hidden], Beverly, Mass.
10Case rosewood with decorative brass trimmings, three drawers with brass handles at bottom of case, and a finely carved lyre for 2 pedals. Compass 6 octaves, FFF to f³. Contains a perfectly plain half iron plate for a harp scale, 2 strings to a note, bass strings wound. Ink stamping on sounding board reads "J. Chickering Harmonic, Cabinet, Grand & Square Piano Forte Maker Boston." Case in wonderful condition. Had a sweet tone but playability has deteriorated in last 3 years. Loaned by Rev. Charles Hastings Brown of Norwood, Mass.
12† EARLY SQUARE made by J. Chickering.
13In the Essex Institute, [address hidden], Salem, Mass. Location [address hidden]. No. 3502.
14Plain angular oblong mahogany case. 4 curved legs only ornamental feature. Contains flat perforated half iron plate and a harp scale.
16† SQUARE inscribed "J. Chickering Maker 416 [case style no.] Boston."
17In the Louisa May Alcott House, Concord, Mass.
18Rosewood? case. Compass 6 octaves, FFF to f³. Contains a half iron plate. Belonged to the Alcott Family and was used by them.
20* SQUARE hand decorated and lettered on name board "J. Chickering, Maker 416 [case style no.] Boston."
21In the Old Colony Historical Society, Historical Hall, Taunton, Mass. Open Mon.-Fri. 10-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m., Sat. 9-11:30 a.m.
22Oblong mahogany case with some rosewood. No. 1492 cut in edge of keyboard cover serial no.? Compass 6 octaves, FFF to f³. Two strings to a note except one in lowest octave. Two pedals. Contains a half iron plate made in an open flower wheel design. Gift of Mrs. Geo. T. Hartshorne.
24FIRST UPRIGHT of Jonas Chickering made in 1830. Cabinet style. Had a silk sunburst.
25At the Edison Institute, Dearborn, Mich. Given by Mr. Spain of Chickering & Sons, Inc. to Mr. Henry Ford for safe keeping.
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