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Scan 51

The history of the violin, and other instruments played on with the bow from …, 1864

9 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.

1the instrument, thus serving also for a sound-post. There is no proof, however, of this example having been of ancient date. It is stated to have been thus tuned:—
3![A drawing of a violin with a sound-post and a musical notation above it.](https://i.imgur.com/3Q5z5QG.png) one of two readings
4![A drawing of a violin with a sound post and a musical notation above it.](https://i.imgur.com/3Q5z5QG.png) one of two readings
6FIG. 8.
8We have only been able to meet with one existing specimen, which by the kindness of Charles W. G. Wynne, Esq. we have had an opportunity of examining and of giving a drawing. The wood is worm-eaten and

The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.