Violin Bow
François Nicolas Voirin learned the craft of bow making in Mirecourt, France. In 1855, he moved to Paris where he joined the workshop of his cousin, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume. In 1870, Voirin established his own atelier.
This bow was used by the renowned soloist Samuel Dushkin (1891–1976).
Description: Round pernambuco stick with silver and reptile skin wrapping, ivory-faced tip, metal shimmed ebony frog with pearl dots and inlay and silver ferrule, octagonal silver and ebony button, white hair.
This bow was used by the renowned soloist Samuel Dushkin (1891–1976).
Description: Round pernambuco stick with silver and reptile skin wrapping, ivory-faced tip, metal shimmed ebony frog with pearl dots and inlay and silver ferrule, octagonal silver and ebony button, white hair.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violin Bow
- Maker: Francois Nicolas Voirin (1833–1885)
- Date: ca. 1860–80
- Geography: Paris, France
- Culture: French
- Medium: Pernambuco, silver, ivory, ebony, silver, horsehair
- Dimensions: Length: 743 cm
Wt.: 64 grams - Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
- Credit Line: Gift of Louise Rorimer Dushkin, in memory of Samuel Dushkin, 1982
- Object Number: 1982.389
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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Francois Nicolas Voirin
1860–80
Courtois frères
1833
Alexandre Pere & Fils
1850–55
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume
mid-19th century
Claude Laurent
1813
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