Edward Kinney
American luthier
About Edward Kinney
Lived 1859 – 1933 (aged 73–74). Edward Kinney was a luthier.
Edward Kinney (1859–1933) was an American luthier active in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, and learned the art of violin making from his father, Charles Kinney, who had previously learned the craft from Andrew Hyde and J.B. Squier. Edward Kinney identified his instruments with an Art Nouveau printed label with a black, decorative background. Edward Kinney made over 200 violins during his career.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Edward Kinney's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Edward Kinney's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Kinney?
American luthier
When was Edward Kinney born?
Edward Kinney was born in 1859.
When did Edward Kinney die?
Edward Kinney died in 1933.
What was Edward Kinney's occupation?
Edward Kinney was a luthier.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Kinney. https://biography.guide/edward-kinney/
MLA: "Edward Kinney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-kinney/.
Chicago: "Edward Kinney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-kinney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC