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Vol. 86 July 18, 2026 No. 19

Love

with Torp & Love, 1835-1838

piano maker
  • Torp & Love

Biography

Love was the "practical man" in the partnership of Torp & Love, New York piano makers at 465 Broadway, which he joined in December 1835. Under Love, the firm won the gold medal for the best square piano at the Mechanics' Institute in both 1836 and 1837. He left the firm in 1838 and was replaced by P. Unger, after which the business continued as Torp & Unger.

Highlights

  • The 'practical man' in the partnership of Torp & Love.
  • Firm won the gold medal for best square piano at the Mechanics' Institute in 1836 and 1837.

Source

Daniel Spillane, History of the American Pianoforte (1890), p. 161.

Public domain.

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