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Dwight Hamilton Baldwin And The Baldwin Piano

Dwight Hamilton Baldwin And The Baldwin Piano

Wulsin, Lucien

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Musicians19th Century United States HistoryMusic Instruction: Piano

ISBN10: 1428660771
ISBN13: 9781428660779
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.80 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Dwight Hamilton Baldwin and the Baldwin Piano is a biographical account of the life and legacy of Dwight Hamilton Baldwin, the founder of Baldwin Piano Company. Written by Lucien Wulsin, the book traces Baldwin's journey from a humble music teacher to a successful entrepreneur who revolutionized the piano industry with his innovative designs and marketing strategies.The book provides a detailed overview of Baldwin's personal and professional life, including his early years in Ohio, his move to Cincinnati, and his eventual establishment of the Baldwin Piano Company in 1862. It also delves into his family life, including his marriage to Lucy Webb Hayes, the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes.Wulsin explores Baldwin's pioneering contributions to the piano industry, including his development of the first full-scale vertical piano, which became a staple in homes and music schools across the country. The book also highlights Baldwin's entrepreneurial spirit, as he expanded his business to include other musical instruments and even ventured into real estate and banking.Overall, Dwight Hamilton Baldwin and the Baldwin Piano is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and accomplishments of one of America's most influential piano makers.Delivered At The 1953 Cincinnati Dinner Of The Newcomen Society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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