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Object Name:	case
Object Type:	violin
Classification:	case, violin
Category:	T & E for communication
Sub-category:	musical T & E
Material:	wood thread leather varnish satin velvet brass
Accession Number:	2001.24.1b
Manufacturer:	W. E. Hill & Sons Violin Makers
Origin-Country:	England
Description:	The case is made of wood and is varnished a reddish brown colour. The case is shaped in the outline of a violin, with a flat bottom and a rounded raised lid. The outside of the case has a brass latch plate mounted with two brass screws. The latch slides to the side to open. Two brass hinges at the back with six brass screws in each allow the lid to open. There is also a leather handle mounted to the case by two brass plates and six brass screws. The inside of the case is lined with green velvet. The underside of the lid has two satin lined pieces of wood with brackets at one end to hold bows. The interior of the case is shaped to fit the violin. It has two latched storage areas. The brass latch plate has an inscription on the inside that reads: "W. E. HILL & SONS/ VIOLIN MAKERS/ LONDON
History of Use:	Nora Clench (1867-1938) was born in St. Marys, Ontario. When she was very young, it became apparent that she had an extraordinary musical talent. Her father, Leon Clench, taught her to play the violin and made her first instruments. Leon died in 1883 when Nora was 16. This violin is the last one he made for her. Nora Clench went on to a career as an internationally known concert violinist. Although she was given a number of wonderful instruments to play on stage, she kept this violin made by her father with her always.
Height:	12.80
Length:	78.20
Width:	23.50
Unit-Linear:	cm
Quantity:	1
Additional Associations:	2001.24.1a, c-h
Credit Line - Image:	St. Marys Museum Facebook-St. Marys Museum
Institution:	St. Marys Museum Facebook-St. Marys Museum
Institution City:	St. Marys
Institution Province:	Ontario

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01