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Scan 46
Catalogue of old master violins; added to which is a short historical sketch of the various violin schools, and a list of the principal makers, including an article upon violin construction and repairing, also a list of choice music for the violin, 1900
16 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 42. See the scan on archive.org.
1We herewith present a few photographs of a violin in its various stages of construction, all the work was done in our own workshops by experts in our employ.
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4This work for its careful attention to detail must be seen to be appreciated.
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7We also show various pieces of old spruce and maple for backs, tops, ribs, bass bars, sound posts, etc. This wood was gathered in Europe, especially for us to be used in the reconstruction of valuable violins, most of this wood being fully 120 years old.
9Violin Neck and Scroll in Four Stages of its Construction.
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12No. 1—Piece of old maple, with outline drawing ready for cutting.
13" 2—Outside design, ready for scroll to be cut.
14" 3—Partly finished, scroll ready for finishing touches.
15" 4—Finished, ready for polishing.
The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.