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    H. P. Baker

    Topeka, b. 1913

    BAKER, H. P. Born 1913 Topeka, Kansas USA. Violinist. Trained as a luthier by F. Yookum, J. Rodier and L. Rosenfield from c.1930. Established in Wichita c.1950, moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1968. Stradivari model. Oil varnish. Credited with 10 violins, three violas, and three cellos. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Topeka
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    BAKER, H. P. Born 1913 Topeka, Kansas USA. Violinist. Trained as a luthier by F. Yookum, J. Rodier and L. Rosenfield from c.1930. Established in Wichita c.1950, moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1968. Stradivari model. Oil varnish. Credited with 10 violins, three violas, and three cellos. [Wenberg]

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