Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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Muskegon

2 makers. The earliest year printed is 1916, the latest 1924.

Every maker here has Muskegon in a printed line.

1900s

  • 1916 to 1924 Beebe, E. W.
    m. — Muskegon, Mich., 2-4 Montgomery Bldg. Son of Byron E. Beebe, and for seven years a pupil of his father. Copies the Italian masters, with individual archings and 'f' holes. Applies a clear, Italian peach red or amber brown varnish. Instruments are characterized by the manner in which the grain shows distinctly in the finished work.
  • listed 1924 Kolkowski & Co., James S.
    Kolkowski & Co., James S. r.d.imp.str.wh.m.o. 400 Jefferson St., Muskegon, Mich.

The books that name them

Some names appear twice under different spellings. Each is one book's spelling.