Violin Used by Dr. Alonson B. Howard, circa 1835

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Violin

Date Made

circa 1835

Creator Notes

Attributed to a French or English maker.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

75.148.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Howard Creps.

Material

Maple (Wood)
Spruce (Wood)

Dimensions

Width: 8.25 in
Length: 35.8 in

Inscriptions

Penciled inscription on inside back, on lower third of body: WM. FUREY / COLDWATER, MICH. Penciled inscription along bass bar: J.H. FULLER / DAVENPORT, IOWA Penciled inscription on the bridge: FULLER.
Violin Used by Dr. Alonson B. Howard, circa 1835