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

Scan 295

Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928

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1SUNDSTROM (Oscar) — Denver (Colorado). Contemporary maker.
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5TAILLIS (A. Irving) — Detroit (Michigan). (4210 Woodward Ave). Contemporary maker.
7TAUSCHER (Armo-E.) — Chicago (1836 N. Halsted St.) Contemporary maker.
9THÉRÈSE — Barcelona towards 1850. Originally from Mirecourt. An excellent workman who has worked for España and left a number of good instruments now much sought after, especially his 'cellos.
11TIETGEN (Hans) — New-York. Born at Wankendorf (Germany). Contemporary maker who effected his training with no particular master. Although following the Stradivarius model he imparts a personal touch to his works. His varnish is dark orange-red, chestnut or yellow. Until 1900, his first instruments bear a manuscript label and after that time they are printed. His reputable firm is established at 512 West 44 Street. Label No 515.
13TRUSIEWICZ (Jean-M.) — Los Angeles (California) (845 S. Broadway). Contemporary maker.
15TSCHIRHART (F.) — Detroit (Michigan) (7412 Woodward Ave). Contemporary maker.
17TUBBS (Edward) — New-York City (2534 E. 3rd. Ave). Contemporary bow maker.
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21URBAN (Joseph) — New-York and San Francisco 1821-1893. Born at Cernuch. Pupil of Homolka. Excellent craftsman of a wandering disposition, who established himself in New-York in 1847, transferred his workshop to San Francisco, leaving there to return to Prague in 1863. Remaining there for a short time, he eventually went back to the New World, dying in San-Francisco. His work is good but his production not very important on

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