Size of the violin.
The violin measures in the length of its body 14 in., in breadth in the upper part 6⁹/₁₀ in., in the lower 8³/₁₆ in. The top height of sides 1³/₁₆ in.; bottom height of sides 1¼ in. Three sizes are distinguished,—“full”, “three-quarter”, and “half” size. These last serve for children.