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Scan 182
the history of the violin, 1864
10 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026. Printed page 160. See the scan on archive.org.
1bow, as Dodd, Panormo, and Tubbs, with others, who are surpassed by none.
3The first of the Dodd family distinguished as a maker of bows was Edward Dodd, who was born at Sheffield, and died in Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, in 1810, at the great age, as it is stated, of 105 years. He left four sons, of whom three, John, James, and Thomas, were makers of bows; the fourth having been brought up to the medical profession. Of these, John, the eldest, is considered one of our best English makers, and his bows are much sought for. Most of them are rather short, but can easily be lengthened. He died at Richmond, where, and at Kew, he had resided for many years.
5James Dodd, the eldest son of the above-named James Dodd, is now living, and supports the reputation of the family as a maker of good bows, and is also a musical-string coverer.
7Louis Panormo was the son of Vincent Panormo, the instrument maker, and was himself a maker of guitars and violins. His bows were esteemed, but a lighter class is now generally preferred.
9Of the family of Tubbs there are two generations still living, all excellent workmen. Thomas Tubbs, the elder of the family, died very recently, and might have vied with any workman living, especially if he could have obtained Brazil wood of fine quality for musical purposes.
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