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Charles Louis Von Berg

McGregor, b. 1863

Established at Lemars, Iowa 1882, active from 1887. Worked for several makers in Europe and the United States. Guarneri-derived model. Fine materials and golden-yellow varnish of good quality. Several cellos and double basses recorded. Also in business as a harp maker. Chas: Louis von Berg / 1927 — John Dilworth

Worked McGregor

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BERG, Charles Louis von Born 1863 McGregor, Worked from 1887 Lemars, Iowa USA. Established at Lemars, Iowa 1882, active from 1887. Worked for several makers in Europe and the United States. Guarneri-derived model. Fine materials and golden-yellow varnish of good quality. Several cellos and double basses recorded. Also in business as a harp maker. Chas: Louis von Berg / 1927

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