 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1870 -
Description: A violin and bow in a black fibre board case. All are displayed in a special glass fronted case.The violin was owned by Edwin (Tip) Brown who played at the local dances on Flinders Island during the late 1890's and early 1900's. Edwin's nickname Tip came from the fact that he was bitten on the tip of the finger by a snake and immediately seized his axe and cut off the tip of the finger and thus did not suffer the effects of the snakebite.. The violin has been passed down through the Brown family. Format: realia Object: violins Titles: Edwin (Tip) Brown Violin Subjects: musical instruments; balls & dances People/Orgs: Brown, Edwin Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00587 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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