Robin, We have a pianoforte from the 1830's that is played at least four times a year. We have it professionally tuned once a year. It is never, ever moved -- the pianist pays it in situ. Dina ________________________________ Dina Rose Friedman Site Director, Sunnyside Restoration Historic Hudson Valley 150 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 591-8763 Ext. 13 >>> Robin Gabriel <[log in to unmask]> 6/2/2011 12:49 PM >>> What is the current thought on best practices for using (or not using) a collection item grand piano for a public performance? The piano is in great shape (other than being out of tune). Thanks, Robin ------ Robin Gabriel To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).