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An encyclopedia of the violin, 1925

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1ment and desiring to create one for his personal use. The first instrument he produced proved to have exceptional tone qualities and he therefore adopted violin making as a profession and is still making instruments (1924) at the age of 72. Collingwood's instruments number nearly six hundred, and it would appear that he comes rightly by his talent, as he is a descendant of an English maker, Joseph Collingwood, who is credited with having made violins about 1750. The label in his violins is reproduced on Plate 22 and one of his instruments is reproduced on Plate 25.
3Copland, Joseph N., Chicago, Ill. Became interested in the art of violin making at an early age, founding his own shop in 1905. Since that time he has made about fifty violins, all of which are of artistic appearance and a satisfying quality of tone. The label used in his instruments is reproduced on Plate 22.
5Cox, William, Detroit, Mich.
6Davis, J. Wesley, St. Louis, Mo.
7Einsle, George N., see Lewis and Son, Chicago, Ill.
8Ellett, Ray, North English, Ia.
9Farley, Charles E., Everett, Mass.
10Ferron, Fassauer, Chicago, Ill.
11Fidiam, James, Scranton, Pa.
12Fischer, Lorenz J., Milwaukee, Wis.
13Fraser, O. L., Saginaw, Mich.
14Freeman, Jay C., New York City. Was born in Chicago, Ill., and apprenticed in 1887 to August Heck, violin maker, under whom he worked until March 1889, making his first violin in 1888. In addition to being a practical violin maker, Freeman has distinguished himself as an expert in the selection of authentic old instruments, having been employed in this capacity by Lyon and Healy, of Chicago, from 1889 to 1920 and since that time by The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company. He has made many trips to Europe in search of rare instruments, his purchases including the famous Hawley Collection (Hartford, Conn.) in 1901 and the Waddell Collection (Glasgow, Scotland) in 1923, the latter including the "Betts" Stradivarius. In the thirty-five years of his experience as a violin expert, it is safe to say that thousands of authentic masterpieces of the violin-making art have passed through his hands.
16Friedrich, John, New York City. Established himself as a violin maker in New York in 1883, after having practiced his art with several of the great makers abroad, including Schonger of Cassel and Mockel of Berlin. His instruments are modeled after Stradivarius, Joseph Guarnerius and Nicola Amati, and have been used by a number of famous players. Friedrich has made over 250 instruments and has been awarded medals at several national expositions. The label used in his instruments is illustrated on Plate 22 and a reproduction of his copy of the famous "Le Messie" Stradivarius on Plate 24.
18Funk, Charles Francis, Allentown, Pa.
19Geiger, Joseph, St. Joseph, Mo.
20Gemunder, August Martin Ludwig, New York City. Was born in Ingelfingin, Wurtemberg, Germany, March 22, 1814. He came to the United States in 1846. His copies of Stradivarius and Guarnerius instruments were regarded as creations of the highest quality, Sarasate having stated that his copy of an Amati violin was as good as the original. He died in New York, September 2nd, 1895.
22Gemunder, August Martin, New York City. Is the son of August Gemunder and received his instruction in the art of violin making from his father. In 1905, Gemunder created a scientific model of his own design which was taken to Europe by him in 1906 and adjudged favorably by experts. Since that time, Gemunder has continued to make instruments which are highly endorsed by musicians of reputation. The label used in his instruments is reproduced on Plate 22 and a reproduction of the first 1905 model violin on Plate 23.
24Gervais, Trefflé R., Boston, Mass. Was born November 2, 1863, in Canada, of French parents and came to Boston in 1877. He made his first violin in 1882 and for a period of years gained experience in the employ of various Boston violin makers. For more than 26 years he has conducted his own shop, making a series of instruments which have earned the highest commendation. The label used in his instruments is reproduced on Plate 22 and one of his violins on Plate 25.
26Gilmore, Virgil E., Coffeyville, Kansas.
27Glaesel, A. Herman, New York.

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