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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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The Plant of the Briggs Piano Co., Boston,
tion is the sincerest possible flattery, al-
though mere copies cannot be imbued
with the peculiar and individual beauties
of the Briggs. The most critical and ex-
hausting examinations and tests of the
Briggs have only served to verify the high
claims advanced by its manufacturers.
The Briggs Co. have always led in impor-
tant innovations, and have enjoyed wonder-
ful success in ingenious and valuable
adaptations of the underlying principles of
piano construction."
The manufacturing home of the Briggs
Piano Co., at 615-21 Albany street is pre-
sented below." In this factory, which is
modern in every respect, and equipped
with all the latest and improved machinery
for the production of pianos, there are
ample facilities for the prodiiction of a
of the trade. As the manufacturers in
their latest catalogue well say:
" An enduring reputation cannot exist
unless fortified and indorsed by genuine
merit. A certain amount of repute may
be created, but it falls before the crucial
test of time. The character of the Briggs
Ramacciotti Report.
Ramaeeiotti bass strings continue to be
in such good demand that the big force at
the factory is kept hard at work. The
secret of Mr. Ramacciotti's continued pros-
perity and progress in his business is his
indefatigable personal attention to the
work.
He is always to be found at his post of
duty, ever on the alert to see that his
customers get full justice in preparation
and finishing of products.
The scroll-
sawing, engraving and general piano panel
department at the Ramacciotti factory is
rapidly developing in size and importance.
large number of instruments to fill the
active demand which is now being made
for Briggs pianos. Every department of
this vast plant is controlled by men emi-
nent in their special calling, thus insuring
not only system in the management of
affairs, but a thorough care and perfection
in manufacture that is so essential in the
making of a high grade piano. It is by at-
tention to details that the Briggs piano
has grown to be one of the great favorites
piano, its scientific conception, mechanical
attributes, and artistic excellences have
earned for it a permanent and distin-
guished position in the esteem of the musi-
cal public. In its completeness it repre-
sents the very latest phases in piano manu-
facturing. A perfect harmony of purpose
and design has been achieved, and so
highly is it regarded that several piano
manufacturers have adopted it as a model
for their own especial needs. Such imita-
Band . . . .
Instruments.
piANOS
Grand, Square
and Upright.
Received Highest Award at the United States
Centennial Exhibition, 1876, and are admitted to
be the most Celebrated Instruments of the Age.
Guaranteed for five years. 8@rlilustraLed Catalogue
furnished on application.
Prices reasonable.
Terms favorable.
Warerooms, 237 E. 23d St.
Factory, from 233 to 245 E. 23d St., N. Y.
J. G. EARHUFF
GOMPANY
MANUFACTURERS OF
Perfec-
tion—
Musically
and
Mechan-
ically.
High Grade--*
Pianos and Organs
MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS and TOBBERS of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
FACTORY:
Write for Complete Catalogue.
NORTH ST. PAUL, HINN.
PIANOS
WALDORF PIANO CO.
5 5 a - 5 5 4 w. 29 TH ST.
NEW YORK.