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Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:17:58 -0500
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I have a c.1805 Kaspar Katholnick square pianoforte that has been painted with a chalky burgundy-red substance inside the soundbox. Does anyone know what this substance might be, and its function? Possibly an insecticide?

Thanks,
MR

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