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

Smyser, L. A.

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. p. 39.

m. — Alhambra, Cal. American maker, born in Iowa, 1856. Began making about 1890. Output limited.

The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. Page 39, scan 44.

Smyser, L. A. m.        Alhambra, Cal.

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Same town, same time

1 other Alhambra maker has a year in the 1800s.

born 1871 Howard, O. M.

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“Smyser, L. A.,” Bow & Bridge, last modified 28 September 2026, https://bowandbridge.com/makers/smyser-l-a/ (accessed 5 November 2026).

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Chicago (bibliography)Bow & Bridge. “Smyser, L. A.” Last modified 28 September 2026. https://bowandbridge.com/makers/smyser-l-a/.

MLA 9“Smyser, L. A.” Bow & Bridge, 28 Sept. 2026, bowandbridge.com/makers/smyser-l-a/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, September 28). Smyser, L. A. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/smyser-l-a/

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