Scan 302
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1corners a trifle long. He was careless in the choice of woods, and appears to have made use of practically anything for the backs of his instruments, some of which are found with carved pegs representing lions' heads.
3WILLEMS (Henri) — Ghent 1717-1744. Probably son of the one above. He also had an arched model. Good workmanship.
5WILSON (Jos.-S.) — Montreal (Canada). (253, Melrose Avenue). Contemporary maker.
7WISEMAN (John-Wesley) — Portland (Oregon). Contemporary maker.
9WOODS (Harry) — Dayton (Ohio). Contemporary maker.
11WROZINA (R.-H.) — New-Haven (Connecticut). Contemporary maker.
13WURLITZER (Rembert) — Cincinnati (Ohio). Son of Rudolph Wurlitzer, owner of the well-known music firm. It is with great pleasure that it will be noted that he is among those who have been drawn to the art of violin making as a vocation. Still young, Rembert Wurlitzer has just completed a period of three years, perfecting himself with the principal makers and connoisseurs of France, Germany and Italy. Since his return from Europe he has already signed several excellent instruments which denote exceptional qualities. A most brilliant future lies before him.
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17YONG (Raimond) — New-York. Violins bearing the name of « Raimondi » were made by an amateur maker of the name of Yong.
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