Gerrit Menslage
Essen, c.1606–1661
Brother-in-law of Jan Boumeester. Active in Amsterdam from 1638. Recorded as a cittern maker but according to Balfoort, 70 unfinished violins appear in the inventory of his workshop after his death. No work presently identified. [NGV] — John Dilworth
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MENSLAGEN, Gerrit Born circa. 1606 Essen Germany, died 1661 Amsterdam Netherlands. Brother-in-law of Jan Boumeester. Active in Amsterdam from 1638. Recorded as a cittern maker but according to Balfoort, 70 unfinished violins appear in the inventory of his workshop after his death. No work presently identified. [NGV]
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