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    Harold P. Benson

    Ceres, b. 1891

    BENSON, Harold P. Born 1891 Ceres, Pennsylvania, Worked from 1933 Bolivar, New York USA. Self-taught. Most productive since retirement from farming in 1956 to 1972. Classical models using various timbers, local and imported, including unusual varieties of fruitwood, etc. — John Dilworth
    Worked Ceres
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    BENSON, Harold P. Born 1891 Ceres, Pennsylvania, Worked from 1933 Bolivar, New York USA. Self-taught. Most productive since retirement from farming in 1956 to 1972. Classical models using various timbers, local and imported, including unusual varieties of fruitwood, etc. Commercial oil varnishes applied. Rustic workmanship. 42 violins made, plus various plucked instruments. [Wenberg]

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