[pianotech] History

[Ron Nossaman]

Denise Rachel wrote:
> I also dismantled an ancient Chickering square and found a child's toy 
> inside.  It is a hand wittled action figure with pivoting arms and legs. 
>  It is a black man, dressed in a blue suit with gold buttons.  His hat 
> is missing, and that might have been a clue to who he is.

Was he in the "secret compartment" to the side in the action 
cavity? Through the years, I've heard all sorts of tales of 
wonders found there.
Ron N