Find a maker by name, town or year

Old books and trade directories name violin, viola, cello and bow makers. Here is what they printed, with the scanned page behind every line.

By town

All 309 towns

By century

By name

Found a name inside a violin?

1. Look the name up. Spellings vary, so try the surname on its own.
2. If there is a town on the label, open the town page. The maker may be listed under a different spelling, or a relative may be.
3. Read what the book printed, then open the scan and read the page yourself.