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    Fred J. Craig

    Farnham, 1899–1985

    CRAIG, Frederick J. Born 1899 Farnham, Nebraska, died 1985 Twin Falls, Idaho USA. Self-taught maker from 1956. Early work on Stradivari model. Developed a personal model from 1975. Commercial oil varnish and local materials. 145 instruments completed. [Woodcock] — John Dilworth
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    CRAIG, Frederick J. Born 1899 Farnham, Nebraska, died 1985 Twin Falls, Idaho USA. Self-taught maker from 1956. Early work on Stradivari model. Developed a personal model from 1975. Commercial oil varnish and local materials. 145 instruments completed. [Woodcock]

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