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    Lester W. Peterson

    Ethel, b. 1906

    PETERSON, Lester W. Born 1906 Ethel, Arizona, Worked Dallas, Texas USA. Pupil of Earl Sangster c.1950. Stradivari model used 1957-1983; subsequently followed a Guarneri pattern. 16 violins and two violas. Commercial and own varnishes. Manuscript label. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Ethel
    Taught by Earl Sangster c
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    PETERSON, Lester W. Born 1906 Ethel, Arizona, Worked Dallas, Texas USA. Pupil of Earl Sangster c.1950. Stradivari model used 1957-1983; subsequently followed a Guarneri pattern. 16 violins and two violas. Commercial and own varnishes. Manuscript label. [Wenberg]

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