J. A. Gray
trade commentator (piano trade figure, implied)
Biography
J. A. Gray is quoted by Spillane on the subject of early overstringing, referencing the Jardine piano and recalling that before Jardine's instruments he had heard of overstrung pianos being made in New York by a maker named Herrick, whom Spillane identifies as Hiram Herrick. No further biographical detail is given.
Highlights
- Quoted by Spillane recalling that, prior to Jardine's overstrung instruments, he had heard of overstrung pianos being made in New York by 'one Herrick' (likely Hiram Herrick)
Source
Daniel Spillane, History of the American Pianoforte (1890), p. 180.
Public domain.