Louis Thomassin (archetier) explained

Louis Thomassin (1856–1905) was a French bow maker, or Archetier.

He learned his craft in Mirecourt where he worked for the Bazin Family. In 1872 he went to Paris to work for François Nicolas Voirin and carried on Voirin's shop after his death. He established his own workshop in Paris in 1891. His son and pupil, Claude, also made fine bows in Paris, based on Voirin's model. Louis Thomassin's branded bows are of beautiful and of consistent quality. Unfortunately his production was not extensive.^[1]

References

• Book: Roda, Joseph . Bows for Musical Instruments . Chicago . W. Lewis . 1959 . 906667.
• Book: Vatelot, Étienne . Étienne Vatelot

. Étienne Vatelot . Les Archet Francais . Sernor . M. Dufour . 1976 . 2850939.

• Book: Raffin, Jean Francois . Millant, Bernard . L'Archet . Paris . L'Archet Éditions . 2000 . 2-9515569-0-X.
• Les Luthiers Parisiens aux XIX et XX siecles Tom 3 "Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume et sa famille - Sylvette Milliot 2006
• Book: Vannes, Rene . Dictionnaire Universel del Luthiers (vol.3). Bruxelles . Les Amis de la musique . 1985 . 1951 . 53749830 .
• Book: William, Henley . . Brighton; England . Amati . 1969 . 0-901424-00-5 .
• Violins & Bows - Jost Thoene 2006

Notes and References

1. Book: Raffin, Jean Francois . Millant, Bernard . L'Archet . Paris . L'Archet Éditions . 2000 . 2-9515569-0-X.