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the history of the violin, 1864
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1CHAPTER XXIV.
3ANOTHER northern name now claims attention. Alexander Kennedy was born in Scotland, but neither the date nor the locality is precisely known. However, a surviving relative states that he died about 1785-6, and was considered to be ninety years of age. His work was very good, both inside and outside, and the purfling excellent. The Steiner model was followed minutely, and spirit varnish of a brownish yellow colour was used. He only made violins. The following was written inside a violin of this maker, but portions of it had been effaced by some repairs:—
5"Alexander Kennedy, Musical
6In made this Jan'y 3rd. 1742/3
7This Violin A. Kennedy Living in Oxford Market. 1742/3."
9And a written label was used in a violin of rather later date, thus:—
11"Alexander Kennedy, Musical Instrument Maker, Living in Market Street in Oxford Road, London. 1749."
13The foregoing maker instructed a nephew, John Kennedy, who, in the earlier part of his life, resided in Cooper's Gardens, near Shoreditch Church; afterwards in Houghton Street and Clement's Lane, Clare Market;
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