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  • Violins and their Makers
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  • Stradivarius Violins
  • Maggini Instruments
  • Amati Violins
  • Stainer Family
  • Bergonzi Family of Violin Makers
  • Violin Makers Named Gagliano
  • Violin Makers Named Glass
  • Guarneri Violins
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  • Klotz Family of Violin Makers
  • Ruggieri Family
  • Violin Makers Named Vuillaume

Violins and their Makers

The Smithsonian's priceless collection of musical instruments are brought to life through the the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society's exhibitions, concerts, tours, broadcasts, recordings, and educational programs. View violins and portraits of violinists and fiddle players in the Smithonian's collections. Read about research to understand the engineering and craftsmanship that Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) built into each of his renowned instruments.


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Mariani Violin

French Violin

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Mack Magaha

Gagliano Violin

Street Fiddler

Johnson Mountain Boys

Sweet Adeline

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Fiddlin' Bill Livers, Owen County, Kentucky

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The Marchbanks Calendar--September

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Prop violin used by Lindsey Stirling in "Beyond the Veil" music video

Folk Violin

Ceramic Violin


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