Violin
Date1975
Maker
Mr. George D. Wilson
Maker
Larry V. Bowers
MediumSpruce, maple, ebony
DimensionsOL: 24"; OW: 8 1/4"; Depth: 3 3/8"
Credit LineColonial Williamsburg Foundation
Object number2006-139 (R)
DescriptionA violin with a spruce top plate and maple neck and back. The fingerboard, tailpiece, pegs, saddle, and end button are of ebony. This is copied from accession number 1948-3.Inscription(s)see "marks"Mark(s)In pen on a paper label: "Made by Geo. D. Wilson / and Larry V. Bowers in / the film Musical Instrument / Maker of Williamsburg. 1975"ProvenanceMade in-house by George D. Wilson and Larry V. Bowers in 1975 in Colonial Williamsburg's "Musical Instrument Maker's Shop"
1700-1800
late 18th century
1760-1770
