Artist/Maker

Krause (case) ||Johannes Krause Shop

Place Made

Date Made

1776-1796

Medium

walnut –ivory –ebony –felt –copper

Dimensions

(closed)HOA 34 1/4; WOA 62 1/4; DOA 18 1/2

Accession Number

C-327

Description

DESCRIPTION: This clavichord has black whole tone keys and ivory half tone keys. It has three drawers. Instrument Measurements: H. 6 3/4; W. 60 5/8; D. 17 3/4.

History

This clavichord was owned by J. Gottlieb Sides who (according to the accession card) was the mayor of Salem soon after the Civil War.

The case of this clavichord was made in the Single Brothers’ Joinery when it was under the mastership of Johannes Krause (working in Salem 1774-1796). The maker of the enclosed clavichord is unknown.

RELATED NAME: Sides, Gottlieb (owner)

Credit Line

Wachovia Historical Society Collection