Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Retired, Commodore

listed 1916

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. Page 31, scan 34.

Retired Commodore United States Navy.  Born Washington, D. C., November 11, 1856.  Violin maker only.  Has devoted especial attention to the acoustical construction of the violin and to the preparation of a colorless, transparent filler varnish.

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“Retired, Commodore,” Bow & Bridge, last modified 28 September 2026, https://bowandbridge.com/makers/retired-commodore/ (accessed 5 November 2026).

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Chicago (bibliography)Bow & Bridge. “Retired, Commodore.” Last modified 28 September 2026. https://bowandbridge.com/makers/retired-commodore/.

MLA 9“Retired, Commodore.” Bow & Bridge, 28 Sept. 2026, bowandbridge.com/makers/retired-commodore/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, September 28). Retired, Commodore. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/retired-commodore/

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