Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John H. McCarthy of Portland, Maine made this violin in 1909. It was the tenth violin he made. Around 1920, it was given to Thomas F. Gillan of Portland by his mother. Little is known about McCarthy and his career as an instrument maker, or Gillan and his musical talents.
About This Item
- Title: John H. McCarthy violin and bow, 1909
- Creator: John M. McCarthy
- Creation Date: 1909
- Subject Date: 1909
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Spruce and maple
- Dimensions: 59 cm x 21 cm
- Local Code: 2002.039
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Stringed instrument makers--Maine--Portland
- Violin makers--Maine--Portland
- Violins--Maine--Portland
- Bowed string instruments--Maine--Portland
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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