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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3Vacca, John, & Son d. 858 Blue Island Ave., Chicago
4Van Dorston, A. W. m.r.d. 2127 Van Buren St., Chicago
5American maker, repairer and dealer in old and new violins; born in Ohio, 1859. Has system by which 529 violins have been re-toned, also 16 violas, 9 cellos, etc. Copies of violins made to order.
6Van Rosenmuller, Mr. m. 145 Yonge St., Toronto, Canada
7Violin maker and repairer; formerly a partner in Amsterdam of Van de Meer; now employed by R. S. Williams & Son Company, Ltd.
8Varness, Adolph m.d. Dayton, Wash.
9Voigt, Chas., & Son d. 137 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
10Voit, Anton m. 1166 Diversey Parkway, Chicago
11Voit, William m.r.d. 222 E. 83rd St., New York City
12Maker, repairer, importer and dealer in violins, etc. Manufacturer of covered strings; born in Germany. Came to United States in 1906. Engaged with Carl Fischer until 1909, when established independently.
13Weber, Robert E. m. 728 3rd St., Milwaukee, Wis.
14German. Twenty years' experience in Germany and Milwaukee. Classic models. Yellow brown varnish.
15Weeman, Beal & Holmberg m.r.d.imp.str. 564 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
16Established 1872 by Mr. Orlin Weeman; present firm organized in 1910. Mr. Beal, a professional cellist, has had twenty-seven years' experience in violin trade. Mr. Holmberg, a professional violinist, has devoted whole life to study of and dealing with stringed instruments.
17Weyman, H. A., & Son d. Philadelphia, Pa.
18Wheeler, C. C. m. Janesville, Wis.
19Whitcomb, W. B. m.r.d. Sycamore & 4th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
20Maker, repairer and dealer in violins and accessories.
21White, James J. 89 Court St., Weston, W. Va.
22Wickes, Milton O. m.d. Northampton, Mass.
23American maker, repairer, importer and dealer in old and new violins, bows, strings and accessories. Patentee of peg. Born in Rhode Island, 1860. Follows various models. Prior to 1904 associated in business with Andrew Hyde, of Northampton.
24Wigley, Wm. m. 240 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md.
25Wildman, L. P. m. Box 396, Danbury, Conn.
26American maker, repairer; born 1842; patentee of crescent sound-hole. Exhibited at Centennial and Columbian Exhibitions.
27Williams, Fred C. m. South Bend, Ind.
28Williams & Son Co., The R. S. d.mfg.imp. 145 Yonge St., Toronto, Canada
29Dealers, manufacturers, importers and repairers of musical instruments and merchandise. Owners of India rubber violin chin rest. Established 1849 by the late R. S. Williams, violin maker. R. S. Williams, son of preceding, learned trade with father, also Alfred Hill, of London. Employ in violin department Messrs. Van Rosenmuller, George Heine, Max Fischer, A. Delivet. See, respectively.
30Willson Brothers d. P. O. Box 17, S. Boston, Mass.
31Wines, R. E. m.r. 113 Fifth St., Washington, D. C.
32Born in Iowa, 1852. Originally wood carver; began making with D. G. Struble, of Washington, D. C., with whom he has been associated in business for last five years.
33Winterle, Max r.d. 156 E. 86th St., New York City
34Dealer; artistic repairing a specialty. Fine old violins constantly on hand.
35Wolcott, Henry H. m.r. 126 Harrison St., De Kalb, Ill.
36American maker and repairer; born 1860. Connected with trade over twenty years.
37Woods, Harry m. E. 5th St., Dayton, Ohio
38Wurlitzer, Rudolph, Co. d. Cincinnati, Ohio
39Dealers in old and new violins, strings, bows and all accessories, as well as all kinds of musical instruments and merchandise. Established also in Chicago. The name Wurlitzer has been associated with violin trade for over two centuries. Hans Andrea W. and Hans Adam W. mentioned in 1698 and 1732, respectively, as "Meister" in the records of Markneukirchen. Since outbreak of European war in 1914 firm has acquired collection of old instruments from Caressa & Francais. Also agents for their new instruments.
40Wright, Louis F. m. Winsted, Conn.
41Wrozina, R. A. m. 16 Insurance Bldg., New Haven, Conn.
42Wynne, C. W. str. 38 Groveland St., Battle Creek, Mich.
43Yeakel, John H. m.r. Box 93, Mukilteo, Wash.
44Young, Albert r. 33 N. Pa. St., Indianapolis, Ind.
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