Violin Bow, 1790-1795
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Henry Ford collected fine classical violin bows, as well as fine violins. This bow was made in the Tourte Workshop--a well-known family of French bow makers. By the early 1800s, Francois Xavier Tourte developed--through modifications which took years to perfect--the modern violin bow. Violinists could now play their instruments using techniques that couldn't be accomplished before this time.
Henry Ford collected fine classical violin bows, as well as fine violins. This bow was made in the Tourte Workshop--a well-known family of French bow makers. By the early 1800s, Francois Xavier Tourte developed--through modifications which took years to perfect--the modern violin bow. Violinists could now play their instruments using techniques that couldn't be accomplished before this time.
Artifact
Violin bow
Date Made
1790-1795
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the Tourte Workshop in Paris, France.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
25.164.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brazilwood (Wood)
Ivory (Tooth component)
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: 29.1 in
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