The Hallet & Cumston Piano Company (also spelled “Hallett & Cumston” in earlier years) was one of America’s more historical and illustrious makers. The firm was originally established as “Brown & Hallet” in 1835, and their factory was located on Washington Street in Boston. In 1843, Brown retired and George Davis joined the firm. Davis retired in about 1847, and Hallet became part of “Hallet, Cumston & Allen”. Allen resigned from the firm, and in 1850 he formed the “Brown & Allen Piano Company”. With Allen gone, “Hallet & Cumston” formed partnership, building pianos under both the Hallet & Davis and the Hallet & Cumston names.