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Violin-Making, as It Was and Is

Edward Heron-Allen
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Edward Heron-Allen. Violin-Making, as It Was and Is. London: Ward, Lock, 1884.
Title
Violin-Making, as It Was and Is
Author
Edward Heron-Allen
Edition
Illustrated historical edition
Publisher
Ward, Lock
Place
London
Year
1884
Extent
366 pages
Language
English
Type
Violin making / organology / practical manual

SCOPE & CONTENT

Heron-Allen combines history, theory and detailed practical instruction on violin making, including materials, outlines, arching, thicknesses, sound-holes, assembly, varnish, repair and preservation. The book also contains discussion of early bowed instruments and major schools of makers.

RESEARCH VALUE

This is one of the classic English-language historical manuals of lutherie. Modern makers may use different measurements and scientific explanations, but the work remains important for the history of craft practice and for understanding nineteenth-century views of Cremonese construction.

EDITION AND SCOPE

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RESEARCH USE

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