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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3author of short articles relating to them. A violinist himself, his appraisal of an instrument is based not only on commercial and artistic, but also tonal values. The name is old in the annals of violin making, dating back to 1633 when one Hans Doring was pronounced citizen and geigemacher in Kassel.
5Dorn, Mr. m. Rockford, Ill.
6Drew, Joseph P. d. 10th & Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
7Dyer, W. J., & Bro. imp.wh.d.r.str. 21 W. 5th St., St. Paul, Minn.
8Music store, with large violin sale and repair department.
9Edler, J. H. m.r. 8 Bosworth St., Boston, Mass.
10German. Learned his trade in Markneukirchen. Has had forty years' experience in making and repairing. In charge of old violin repair department of Elias Howe Company.
11Eichelsdoerfer, John m. 314 Lafayette St., Newark, N. J.
12Einsele, Geo. N. m. 225 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
13American maker of German descent. Connected with William Lewis & Son, of Chicago since 1904. Average annual output 34 new instruments. Follows Guarnerius outline and own ideas regarding arching and varnish.
14Eisenbrandt, H. R., & Sons, Inc. imp.d.r. 306-8 N. Howard St., Baltimore, Md.
15Dealers in musical instruments for Southeastern States.
16Elarton, Sam m.r.d. 121½ W. Wash. St., Napoleon, Ohio
17Maker, repairer and dealer, strings, etc. Twenty years' experience.
18Ellerman, Albert H. m. 506 S. Irving Ave., Scranton, Pa.
19Ellett, Ray. m.r. North English, Iowa
20Maker, repairer and regraduater of violins. Developing new model.
21Emery, C. F. m. 319 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal.
22Englebright, Lowry r. Tincup, Colo.
23Everett, H. E. d. 909 W. 63rd St., Chicago
24Maker of special oil varnish.
25Farland String Co. m. 358 E. 2nd St., Plainfield, N. J.
26American makers of violin silk E and A strings. Process developed 1904; improved 1914. Output under personal supervision of A. A. Farland.
28Farley, Charles E. m. 780 Broadway, Everett, Boston Postal District, Mass.
29American of pure English descent. Connected through father with earliest makers in North America; Nathan F. having been assistant to Abraham Prescott, bass and cello maker (born 1789). Charles E. F. began making in 1883 and has made 290 violins. Latest period began 1900 with alteration to new model considered superior to preceding ones. Violins are good, substantial thickness. Makes and uses own amber oil varnish. Color varies.
30Farnham, Herbert Hamilton m. 707 Watts Bldg., San Diego, Cal.
31Faxer, A. E. m.r. 27 Ada Pl., Buffalo, N. Y.
32Fay, F. T. m. Woodhull, Ill.
33Ferron, Fassauer m.r.d Kimball Hall, Chicago
34German. Learned trade in Germany. Dealer in old and new violins. Government appraiser. Expert in copying and judging old violins. Manufacturer of special varnish extensively used by makers.
35Fiddle Hospital, The r. 52 2nd St., San Francisco, Cal.
36Finlay, J. B. m. Louisville, Ky.
37Finney, Knute I. inv. 3200 Logan Blvd., Chicago
38Norwegian birth. Inventor of patented finger guide for beginners.
39Fischer, Carl d. 10 Cooper Sq., New York City
40Importers and dealers in old and new violins. Also stores in Boston and Chicago.
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