Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa): 1737.10.14

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Index Entry Fiddle, Cremona, in Rome, purchased by traveling Englishman 
Location Rome 
Citation
VGW(PA.737.077
7-14 Oct 1737:21, 22 (63)
From the Gentleman's Magazine, for February, 1737.  Dublin,
February 19.  Annals of a Modern Traveller. . . [8
paragraphs describe the travel adventures of a young heir. 
The 6th paragraph begins:]
1719.  Visited all the curiosities at Rome, contracted an
acquaintance with the most eminent musicians, and other
learned men.  Commenc'd virtuoso.  Purchased a genuine
medallion of pescenius niger, a Cremona fiddle, and the
picture of a famous courtezanne, drawn by Guido, and stolen
out of a church. . .


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa) 
Date 1737.10.14 
Publisher Parks, W. 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1737 
Bibliography B0048921
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