Object Details
maker
Squier, Victor Carroll
Description
This violin was made by Victor Carroll Squier of Michigan in 1925. Victor Squier established a violin and string manufacturing company in Battle Creek, Michigan and was known as “the American Stradivarius” for his high-quality work. This violin was made for his niece Olive, for her high school graduation. The violin was played by Olive until the varnish wore off and she purchased a new violin in 1962. She continued to perform until 1990 but rarely used the Squier violin again.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Gregory M. Parkes, Jonathan R. Parkes, and Judith P. Roelofs
Date made
1925
ID Number
2002.0275.01
accession number
2002.0275
catalog number
2002.0275.01
Object Name
violin
Measurements
overall: 35.9 cm x 16.7 cm x 3.1 cm; 14 1/8 in x 6 9/16 in x 1 1/4 in
Place Made
United States: Michigan, Battle Creek
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1027652