Hello Gordon!
When I had the thought of having a PTG display
of rare Pianos at our convention I had no idea that it
would be so well received. I contacted PTG Foundation
President Nolan Zeringue and Dale Probst PTG Institute
Director they were both very receptive to the idea.
The small pianos were mine and I enjoyed
others finding them so interesting.
The " Butterfly" that was on exhibit was a
"Student Butterfly"
Weight 88lbs
Length 2ft. 5in.
Width 2ft. 6in.
Keys 44
There is a regular size Butterfly. This one is 4ft. 10in
long. I think it is a "Farney" Scale.
When asked if people could touch and play these
pianos I responded yes, that they could not break anything
that could not be fixed. BTW not a thing was broken.
In moving this type of piano I have found it best to
cross strap it to the grand board.
Hope this helps
Jack Wyatt
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