The Hill Collection of stringed instruments is one of the most impressive collections in the world, and in the field of the violin it is unsurpassed. It is frequently consulted by instrument makers from around the world.
Messrs W.E. Hill & Sons decided to commission a series of working drawings by John Pringle and Stephen Barber to meet the needs of the craftsman instrument-maker.
Browse our print collection of these measured drawings and personal observations on the present condition, construction and original workmanship of the individual instruments.
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