About Joseph Hill
Lived 1715 – 1784 (aged 68–69). Joseph Hill was an English and British musical instrument maker.
Joseph Hill (1715–1784) was a well-known violin maker working in London.
He apprenticed in the workshop of Peter Wamsley and produced fine violins, typically following the style of the Amatis. He was the first of many great London-based makers in the Hill family, including the firm W. E. Hill & Sons.
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Who was Joseph Hill?
English violin maker
When was Joseph Hill born?
Joseph Hill was born in 1715.
When did Joseph Hill die?
Joseph Hill died in 1784.
What was Joseph Hill's occupation?
Joseph Hill was a musical instrument maker.
What nationality was Joseph Hill?
Joseph Hill was English and British.
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