Roth Violin, used by Claude Williams

Object Details

referenced

Stradivari, Antonio

Williams, Claude

Roth, Ernst Heinrich

Description

Made by Ernst Heinrich Roth. Markneukirchen, Germany. 1936. This violin was owned and played by the jazz violinist and guitarist Claude Williams.

Reproduction of a Stradivari violin made in 1700. The violin has an electric pickup attachment. Accessioned with case and accessories.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Blanche Y. Fouse-Williams

1936

ID Number

2005.0235.01

accession number

2005.0235

catalog number

2005.0235.01

Object Name

violin

Measurements

overall: 35.7 cm x 20.6 cm; 14 1/16 in x 8 1/8 in

overall: 23 1/2 in x 8 in x 3 3/8 in; 59.69 cm x 20.32 cm x 8.5725 cm

Place Made

Germany: Saxony, Markneukirchen

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Record ID

nmah_1296915

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

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