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Musical instruments at the World's Columbian Exposition : a review of musical instruments, publications and musical instrument supplies of all kinds, exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, May 1 to October 31, 1893, and the awards given for these exhibits (from all nations) w, 1895
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1considered by many the greatest wizard of the violin since Paganini, has expressed his satisfaction with the Gemunder violins, in a personal letter to Mr. Gemunder, and endorsed their excellent attributes in the warmest manner. Much of the success obtained by the firm is due to the natural acumen, trained intelligence and expert knowledge of the two sons, A. M. Gemunder and Rudolf Gemunder. Both these gentlemen are skilled artists in their profession, and, while possessing the natural culture and refinement befitting their position in life, they have been brought up at the violin bench and possess a wide knowledge of every detail in the business. Of late years Mr. A. M. Gemunder has more especially looked after the financial and administrative departments of the business, spending a portion of his time on the road, and Mr. Rudolf looks exclusively after the home interests. August Gemunder & Sons obtained high honors at the Columbian Exposition in Section "I," and their exhibit was much admired by all interested in fine work. We append the text of the Columbian award:
3EXHIBITOR,
5AUGUST GEMUNDER & SONS, New York.
6Exhibit–Violins, 'Cellos, Violas, Bows, Guitars, Mandolins, Violin Case.
8This exhibit deserves an award:
9For the complete quartette sets of stringed instruments, prepared with great care and skill, made of American wood; said instruments being of superior tone and repeating the broad sonority of the Stradivarius and the brilliancy of Guarneri.
10For the splendid violins, being copies of Gaspero de Salo Magini, Amati and others, and an unfinished one, Stradivarius model, all in American woods.
11For a fine collection of Bows.
12For mandolins and guitars made with artistic skill.
14Approved. K. BUENZ, (Signed)
15President Departmental Committee.
16Approved: JOHN BOYD THACHER,
17Chairman Executive Committee on Awards.
19Individual Judge.
21On the 22nd of March, 1895, Mr. August Gemunder celebrated his eighty-first birthday. The event was widely commented upon, not only because of the activity of the veteran at so ripe an age, but that he is the oldest living exponent of the art of violin making. His fame also is world-wide, his name being familiar to every connoisseur and amateur and professional violinist, among whom are thousands who recognize in August Gemunder a personal friend no less than a friend of the art itself. He has not inaptly been styled the "modern Stradivarius;" and all over the world lovers of the violin on hearing of his birthday anniversary joined their wishes that August Gemunder may be permitted many more years of usefulness in his rare accomplishment.
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