Loud and Brothers Piano

Name/Title

Loud and Brothers Piano

Entry/Object ID

F.0003

Description

Loud and Brothers Piano

Context

This piano was manufactured by Loud and Brothers of Philadelphia in 1830 and found its way to the Forks of Cypress. The company advertised its pianos throughout the south as furniture shipping expanded in the 1820s and 30s.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Loud Brothers

Date made

1830

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Notes

Made in Philadelphia; This piano cabinet was made by William Moore, a member of the Society for Journeymen Cabinet-Makers (an early Philadelphia labor union) for Loud and Brothers.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of Case

Transcription

"William Moore Philadelphia J.. 9th, 1830 No. 408"

Material/Technique

Pencil

Material

Wood