Fruman Nickel Violin

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Nickel violin, 3/4 front view
Description:

This Violin was made by Felipe Fruman in 1911, possibly in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The violin is made of nickel, and is etched "March 30 1911/FRUMAN" on the treble side upper bout, and "PATENT/FRUMAN” on the bass side upper bout. In Argentina, Fruman was known as a hairdresser and wig maker, but his musician’s business card declares Fruman's nickel violin to be "Patentado por el N.8949.” The patent detailed a process of making violins from bronze, steel, copper, and tin.

Date Made: 1911

Maker: Fruman, Felipe

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Argentina: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Violins

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Credit Line: Gift of Sidney Fruman for the Fruman family in memory of Nathan Fruman

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0826.01Accession Number: 1991.0826Catalog Number: 1991.0826.01

Object Name: violin

Physical Description: aluminum (overall material)

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-61be-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_607124

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