Donation of a Fine Perry Violin to
Harvard University
 18th Century Perry violin |
In 1953 Harvard University accepted the gift of a fine Irish 18th Century Thomas Perry violin from the Eire Society of Boston in addition to $5,000 to underwrite acquisition of treasures on microfilm from the National Library of Ireland. About the Craftsman Thomas Perry was a famous craftsman of violins and other musical instruments in Dublin from 1767-1827. Originally from Kilkenny, Perry was the greatest of all Irish violin makers and crafted many of Europe's finest violins during the 18th century. It is noted that the violin craftsman Richard Tobin of London studied under Thomas Perry in Dublin as a pupil. Perry Violins are of such high regard that they are often compared with other famous violins such as the Stradivarius. In 1820, Perry went in partnership with William Wilkinson in Dublin for roughly 10 to 15 years and the firm is noted as Perry & Wilkinson thereafter. Back to About the Eire Society of Boston |
