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

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A special loan exhibition of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, portraits, and other mementoes of music and musicians, formed to commemorate the tercentenary of the granting by King James I of a charter of incorporation to the Worshipful company of musicians in 1604 .., 1904

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11677. Payment to Sackbutts and Cornets, 1644. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
31678. Portman, Richard (Organist).—Order to pay his salary; signed by the Committee of Lords and Commons sitting at the Deanery, 1648. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
51679. Purcell, Henry.—Receipt, 1691. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
71680. Purcell, Henry.—Agreement between Father Smith and Dean and Chapter for adding Stops to Abbey Organ, 1694; witnessed by Henry Purcell. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
91681. Smith, B. (Organ Builder).—Receipt, 1692. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
111682. Smith, Father.—Receipt for payment. Lent by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.

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