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Burgess Violin

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    Object Details

    maker

    Burgess, David

    Description

    This violin was made by David Burgess of Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1984. David Burgess has won acclaim in numerous violin making competitions held in the United States, Germany and Italy. This instrument was the First Prize violin, judged for overall excellence in craftsmanship, design, individuality, and tone in the First National Competition by the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers in 1984.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of the Friends of Music at the Smithsonian

    Date made

    1984

    ID Number

    1986.0752.01

    accession number

    1986.0752

    catalog number

    1986.0752.01

    Object Name

    violin

    Measurements

    overall: 23 3/4 in x 8 1/4 in x 4 in; 60.325 cm x 20.955 cm x 10.16 cm

    Place Made

    United States: Michigan, Ann Arbor

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    Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
    Music & Musical Instruments
    Violins

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-319e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_605484

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