Object history file for the donation of an 1808 John Broadwood grand piano to the Horniman Museum by Mr Frederick Payne in 1969. The piano was registered by the Museum in 1989 under reference M16-1989. The file includes a copy of a letter to the Museum from the donor.
Musical Instruments History File: Frederick Payne
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