---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment To List, The answer to most all questions lies is the past. This question is no different. Prior to 1884 there were no small 5 ft. or so pianos built. There were mostly 7 & 8ft. Hugo Shomer changed all that in 1884. He introduced a , first ever, 5 ft. Piano. Chickering built the " Quarter Grand" in 1901 therefore saying "I also have a small piano". Words like Diminutive, Petite , Wee , Midget, Miniature and Bungalow among others were used to emphasize a small Grand piano. The Steinway "O' came out in 1900 and was called "Miniature" The Steinway "M" came out in 1911, then it was called ???? you guessed it -- Miniature. or maybe " more miniature" ??? So all these names were nothing more nor less than a marketing ploy to sell pianos. Pretty dull stuff-- right !! unless, you find knowledge exciting. Regards, Jack Wyatt ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/cd/3b/aa/08/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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