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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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1LOWENDALL STAR WORKS, BERLIN.
3AMONG the exhibits in the German section in the Manufactures Building, the display of the Lowendall Star Works was one of great interest. Neatly cased and tastefully arranged in a booth with other exhibits from the Vaterland, was the stringed instrument exhibit of Mr. Lowenthal, the proprietor of the great house. It was an elegant display of the finest stringed instruments. One of the most notable features was a quintet of excellent make from birdseye maple. These were worthy of the admiration that was lavished on them by lovers of art, as examples of fine workmanship as well as specimens of the perfection of musical instrument making. By the side of this quintet were six renowned specialties in violins, each one the acme of violin construction as attained by Lowenthal. There was one Amati which was the best copy of an old Amati ever produced. There were also six English pattern violin cases in the finest selected woods, including rosewood, walnut, and olive wood inlaid with mahogany. We must not forget to mention the very fine display of the well-known Lowendall violin bows. This was a wonderful exhibit of bows in gold and silver, beautifully engraved. Altogether the Lowendall exhibit of stringed instruments was well worthy the careful study of every connoisseur of violins, and reflected great credit on the illustrious violin maker from over the seas.
5The world-wide reputation of the Lowendall Star Works of Berlin makes any mention of the past history and present resources of this renowned concern very interesting. The name "Lowendall" is a registered trade-mark. It is a sort of American form of the word Lowenthal, and was adopted because of the confusion that was found to arise among English speaking patrons of the house in attempting to pronounce or write the name. The style "Lowendall Star Works" is therefore a happy combination of German and English words by which it is intended to perpetuate the fame of one of the oldest and most favorably known manufactories of bows and stringed instruments in the world. The award granted to the Lowenthal instrument is as follows:
7EXHIBITOR,
8L. LOWENTHAL, (Lowendall Star Works), Berlin.
9Exhibit=Violins, Violas, 'Cellos, Bows, Etc.
10This exhibit deserves an award:
11For powerful tone quality.
12For excellence of manufacture.
13Approved: K. BUENZ, (Signed)
14President Departmental Committee.
15Approved: JOHN BOYD THACHER,
16Chairman Executive Committee on Awards.
18L. LOWENTHAL, SR.
20Group 158. Class 929.
22Individual Judge.
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