2007-05-16 15:20:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
In 1860 pianos were still quite expensive compared to the average earnings of the people of that day. But later in the 19th Century the price of pianos declined and the wages increased, so they became much more common.
Pianos were regarded as a sign of refinement and a status symbol - like having a very big screen TV or an in-ground swimming pool might be in some neighborhoods today...
2007-05-16 15:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think the governing factor was the requirement to control the ambient temperature and humidity to maintain proper tune of the Piano. Even to re-tune would probably stretched the average household budget.
I would imagine most homes in the 1860's, only heated the house when required. And remember the Civil War was on, so luxuries would have been for the affluent.
2007-05-17 02:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess false. :)
2007-05-16 22:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by barbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋