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Violins and Violin Makers

Joseph Pearce, Jr.
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Joseph Pearce, Jr.. Violins and Violin Makers. London and Sheffield: Longman and Co.; J. Pearce, Jr., 1866.
Title
Violins and Violin Makers
Author
Joseph Pearce, Jr.
Edition
First edition
Publisher
Longman and Co.; J. Pearce, Jr.
Place
London and Sheffield
Year
1866
Extent
Biographical dictionary with essays
Language
English
Type
Violin makers / biographical dictionary / organology

SCOPE & CONTENT

Pearce compiles a biographical dictionary of major Italian violin makers, their followers and imitators, supplemented by essays on topics connected with the violin. The volume reflects nineteenth-century efforts to establish maker genealogies and schools for collectors and players.

RESEARCH VALUE

The dictionary is valuable for reception and collecting history, but attributions and genealogies should be checked against modern archival and dendrochronological research. It nevertheless preserves early information and terminology that influenced later violin connoisseurship.

EDITION AND SCOPE

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RESEARCH USE

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