Accession Number

983.718

Description

A black lacquered upright piano.

History of Use

This piano was made in Victoria in 1882 for Mrs. Dennis (Martha) Harris, youngest of the five daughters of Governor Sir James and Lady Douglas.¹

It was probably made for Mrs. Harris in 1888 or 1889 because these are the years that the maker, Goodwin & Jordan were in business. The cast iron frame was made by the Albion Iron Works of Victoria.

1. Written report to Castle Society members by President James K. Nesbitt, January 3, 1979.

 

Date

circa 1889

Material

Metal, iron; Wood; Ivory; Wood, ebony

Technique

Cast; Ebonized; French polished; Painted; Milled

Country of Origin

Canada