Folding harpsichord
In Paris, 1699, Jean Marius (?–1720) claimed credit for inventing the folding harpsichord. Such instruments were convenient when travelling. The right-hand part hinges round to meet the middle part; these two then fold round over the long, left-hand part. The famous castrato Farinelli (1705–1782) owned two such harpsichords, as well as five normal ones and his beloved grand piano.
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Folding harpsichord
In Paris, 1699, Jean Marius (?–1720) claimed credit for inventing the folding harpsichord. Such instruments were convenient when travelling. The right-hand part hinges round to meet the middle part; these two then fold round over the long, left-hand part. The famous castrato Farinelli (1705–1782) owned two such harpsichords, as well as five normal ones and his beloved grand piano.
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Gift of A.J. Enschedé, Haarlem
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Schenking van de heer A.J. Enschedé, Haarlem
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In Paris, 1699, Jean Marius (? ...... s and his beloved grand piano.
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Jean Marius (?–1720) claimde i ...... iete instrument – een vleugel.
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identifier
BK-NM-5686
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Rijksmuseum
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Folding harpsichord
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Opvouwbaar klavecimbel
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created
1768
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1768
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extent
breedte 73,0 cm
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height 14.0 cm
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hoogte 14,0 cm
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lengte 99,0 cm
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length 99.0 cm
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width 73.0 cm
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Collectie: muziekinstrumenten
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Collection: musical instruments
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derde kwart 18e eeuw
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third quarter 18th century
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