violin bow
Laberte-Magnié
built in Mirecourt
A violin bow, made by Laberte-Magnié in Mirecourt in the early 20th century.
History of this instrument
Every instrument (or stick) has its own history. The name of the maker and/or the place and year it was made say a lot about an instrument’s identity. But it is precisely what happened to it afterward that captures the imagination. The Musical Instrument Fund aims to gather as much information as possible and share it with you here. This is a major undertaking, and it will therefore take some time before every instrument has been documented. We also hope to be able to tell you more about this specific instrument!
About the builder Laberte-Magnié
Even before the small town of Mirecourt in northern France became the center of French violin making, the Laberte family had established a presence there. Marc Laberte’s great-grandfather was already making instruments in his spare time...