Violin

Object/Artifact

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Lititz Historical Foundation

Violin made by Abraham Carpenter, Lititz, 1906: This vintage violin, made by Abraham S. Carpenter in 1906, still has the rich, dark brown finish and a beautiful patina that highlights its age and character. The instrument displays characteristic features including four strings stretching tautly over a black, polished fingerboard, elegantly curved f-holes on either side of the bridge, and a glossy black chin rest.
Violin made by Abraham Carpenter, Lititz, 1906

This vintage violin, made by Abraham S. Carpenter in 1906, still has the rich, dark brown finish and a beautiful patina that highlights its age and character. The instrument displays characteristic features including four strings stretching tautly over a black, polished fingerboard, elegantly curved f-holes on either side of the bridge, and a glossy black chin rest.

Name/Title

Violin

Entry/Object ID

2025.11.1

Description

One of several violins made by Abraham S. Carpenter of Lititz. This one was made in 1906 and is labeled no. 17.

Collection

Abraham Carpenter

Category

Music, Musical Instrument

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Abraham S. Carpenter

Role

Violin Maker

Date made

1906

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Height measures the violin from table to the top of the bridge. Length measures from the scroll, along the bridge to the end pin (by the chin rest) Width measures across the lower bout

Height

4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Length

23 in

Color

Brown, Black

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rudolph S. Carpenter

Web Links and URLs

"Abraham (Abram) S. Carpenter -- Lititz Violin Maker," by Thomas L. Wentzel, The Church Square Journal, pp14-15, vol 33, Spring 2023

Create Date

September 8, 2025

Update Date

September 17, 2025