Bornhoeft, John

Bornhoeft, JohnBornhoeft, JohnJohn Bornhoeft 1843-45 piano manuf 103 Walker 1846 pianos " 1847-49 " " & 45 Canal 1850-52 " 47 Canal 1853 " 31 Howard 1854 not listed 1855 ------ h. 11 E. 11th 1856-80+ mahogany/rosewood 176 Centre Bornhoeft lived in Brooklyn before moving to New York c. 1843. In 1839, a piano built in his Brooklyn shop was awarded a diploma at the American Institute Fair. (American Institute Records) In addition to making pianos and pianos stools (NYBD 1846: 170), Bornhoeft…