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STROHMENGER
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1878

PARIS - "Strohmenger, J., & Sons ; Fabricants de pianos, Inventeurs, 169 & 206, Goswell Road, London.

Piano droit, grand format, caisse en noyer. Les cordes étant disposes, basse sur tenor, (système breveté) le son est égal à celui d'un piano à queue, et le climat ne l'affecte pas." Catalogue officiel de la section anglaise, 1878, p. 67 (archive.org)

PARIS - "Strohmenger, J., & Sons; Pianoforte Manufacturers and Inventors; 169 and 206, Goswell Road, London.

Grand Cottage Pianoforte in walnut case, with patent check action combining strength with simplicity and exactness of touch : 7 octaves, full trichord, iron construction, overstrung. Tone equal to a “full grand,” will keep unaffected by climate." Official Catalogue of the British Section, Paris Exhibirion, 1878, p. 64

PARIS - "Messrs. J. Strohmenger & Sons, of 165, Goswell Road, London, send a grand cottage pianoforte in walnut case, with patent check action. This is claimed to combine strength with simplicity, and exactness of touch.

It is of 7 octaves, full trichord, of iron construction, and is on the overstrung system. The tone is said to be equal to a full grand, and capable of being preserved unaffected by climate." Music Trades Review, Volumes 1-14, 15/05/1878, p. 2


1885

LONDON - "3616. STROHMENGER, J., & SONS, 169, 177, & 206 Goswell Road, London. -

(1) Walnut Cottage Piano, of new design, iron frame, vertical, with improved under damper action.

(2) Black and Gold Model, iron frame piano, full trichord, with patent check action." Official Catalogue, 1885, p. 317 &  The Musical Standard: A Newspaper for Musicians, Professional and Amateur, 22/08/1885, p. 121


1895

LONDON - "J. Strohmenger & Sons exhibit upright pianos and instruments and embody in them features which they pianettes of their own make-a cheap grade;" Musical Courier: A Weekly Journal Devoted to Music and the ..., 12/06/1895, p. 2


1909

LONDON - "The Ideal Home Exhibition [...]  - Strohmenger & Sons had an interesting exhibit of pianofortes, including a baby grand in satinwood, a baby grand in dark mahogany; also the interior of a baby grand with iron frame and soundingboard, showing method of construction; likewise a model of a double repetition grand action.

A piano player was in rosewood case. There were also an upright grand pianoforte in mahogany case (Queen Anne style) and a small upright piano in satinwood (Adams style). Messrs. Strohmenger have received awards at home and colonial exhibitions." Musical Opinion and Music Trade, 05/10/1909, p. 593

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