Violin

Name/Title

Violin

Entry/Object ID

2011.02.01a - c

Description

Violin originally made by Thomas Huggins, son of Fort Nisqually clerk, Edward Huggins, c. 1900. Violin is designated as (a), bow as (b) and case as (c). Violin measures 24 1/2 inches in length, 8 1/2 inches in width at the widest point on the bottom and 3 1/2 inches in depth from the back to top of bridge. Violin is made of mostly of wood, with composite tuning pegs. Bow is made of wood and has strings that are mostly frayed. Bow is 29 inches in length. Case is made of wood and painted black, the inside is lined with dark red felt and was made specifically for this violin. There is a covered compartment that contains rosin, bow strings and other miscellaneous items. Latches and handle on case appear to be brass. Case is 30 1/2 inches in length, 9 inches wide, and 4 1/2 inches deep.

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1920

Dimensions

Width

9 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Length

30-1/2 in