New York School
Eugene John Albert
New York, 1852–1920
Son and successor of John Albert. Emigrated to the USA with his family in 1855. Took over his father’s business in 1887 and managed it until his death. A business continued under the E. J. Albert name into the 1930s, run by J. J. Albert, below. His activity as a maker virtually ceased after 1900 as \u{2026} — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
ALBERT, Eugene John Born 1852 New York, died 1920 Philadelphia USA. Son and successor of John Albert. Emigrated to the USA with his family in 1855. Took over his father’s business in 1887 and managed it until his death. A business continued under the E. J. Albert name into the 1930s, run by J. J. Albert, below. His activity as a maker virtually ceased after 1900 as he became increasingly occupied as a dealer in old instruments. Stradivari model with shaded red varnish. First prize at New Orleans and Chicago 1885. Branded internally: ‘John Albert American Concert Violin’. Bows imported from Europe and branded: E. J. ALBERT. Printed label: The John Albert American Concert Violin manufactured
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von John A. Auf der Ausstellung in New-Orleans 1885 erhielt er
den ersten Preis, in Chicago war er mit einer guten Bassgeige vertreten. Erfinder
eines Saitenhalters und eines Geigenhalters. — Sein Bruder Charles F. A. starb
im Juli 1901.
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