Keepers Of Tradition
 
  Introduction        Folk Arts & Heritage Program        Search Archives        Blog
Browse themes:
 
  music PreviousNext
 
Musical instrument
 
Violin, Musical instrument, 2002; Bob Childs (b. 1952); Cambridge, Massachusetts; Maple, spruce, ebony, strings; 23 1/4 in. length; Collection of the artist; Photography by Jason Dowdle
Violin, Musical instrument, 2002
Bob Childs (b. 1952)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Maple, spruce, ebony, strings
23 1/4 in. length
Collection of the artist
Photography by Jason Dowdle
 
 
verticle bar Artist
Bob Childs
Cambridge, MA
Web Site
After making and playing violins for over thirty years, Bob Childs realized he hadn't kept any of his own instruments. He made this violin for his 50th birthday, realizing, ". . . if I didn't make one for myself, I would never have the experience of hearing a violin age and mature right under my own ear!" Both Childs and tunesmith Mark Simos perform in Childsplay, an annual concert showcasing many fiddle styles. Performers are linked by their instruments - each plays a violin or viola made by Bob Childs.
verticle bar Appears in Exhibit verticle bar Purchase Exhibition Catalogue