James Bernard
Springfield, b. 1865
Hairdresser, musician, and amateur maker from 1922. Produced about twelve instruments, influenced by W. J. Farrell, Guarneri-derived model. Early work varnished dark red-brown; after 1929 made use of commercial preparation of Harris, providing a lighter colour. Modest materials. — John Dilworth
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BERNARD, James Born 1865 Springfield, near Cupar, Scotland UK. Hairdresser, musician, and amateur maker from 1922. Produced about twelve instruments, influenced by W. J. Farrell, Guarneri-derived model. Early work varnished dark red-brown; after 1929 made use of commercial preparation of Harris, providing a lighter colour. Modest materials. Signed in pencil on the interior. Manuscript label: Maker / James Bernard / Cupar. Fife / No. 3.1924 Berno / Jas. Bernard / Cupar. Fife / No. 9. 1930
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