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Scan 390
the history of the violin, 1864
17 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 368. See the scan on archive.org.
11823-4 he left this house and went to No. 3, Berner's Street, Oxford Street, where he ventured on making harps, which had a mechanical improvement of an index in the metal-plate, at the head of the instrument, showing what pedals were down. These harps were patronized and used by Dizi, the celebrated performer of that day. After this, pianoforte-making engaged his attention; but it is said, with all these numerous adventures, success did not attend his efforts. The time of his death is not accurately known. A nephew states he was buried at St. Giles's-in-the-Fields. An oval label was used at first, as follows:—
3"T. Dodd,
4Violin, Violoncello,
5& Bow Maker,
6New Street,
7Covent Garden."
9And when residing in St. Martin's Lane the label had the representation of a violin or violoncello, with the bow placed obliquely under two of the strings, occupying the centre, and the other particulars engraved parallel with the instrument:—
11"Dodd
1292 Saint Martin's
13Maker
14Lane.
16Note.—The only Possessor of the Recipe for preparing the Original Cremona Oil Varnish. Instruments Improved & Repaired."
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