Historical information

This label comes from the business of Howard Sleath. He was a 20th century violin and viola maker and repairer from Queensland. The label is probably part of the memorabilia of Edith Jacobs (nee Larwill) who was a 20th century Queensland violinist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra before her marriage and change of residence to Warrnambool. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has some of Edith Jacobs’ violin strings and the label may have come with them.

Significance

This label is retained for display purposes and possibly as a memento of a local Warrnambool musician, Edith Jacobs.

Physical description

This is a small piece of paper with a black border and black printing on a white background. One edge of the label is torn

Inscriptions & markings

Sleath’s Violin, Violoncello and Bow Makers 454 George Street