Object Details
maker
Fruman, Felipe
Description
This Violin was made by Felipe Fruman in 1911, possibly in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The violin is made of nickel, and is etched "March 30 1911/FRUMAN" on the treble side upper bout, and "PATENT/FRUMAN” on the bass side upper bout. In Argentina, Fruman was known as a hairdresser and wig maker, but his musician’s business card declares Fruman's nickel violin to be "Patentado por el N.8949.” The patent detailed a process of making violins from bronze, steel, copper, and tin.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Sidney Fruman for the Fruman family in memory of Nathan Fruman
date made
1911
ID Number
1991.0826.01
accession number
1991.0826
catalog number
1991.0826.01
Object Name
violin
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
Place Made
Argentina: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_607124
