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    W. J. Bowman

    d. 1928

    BOWMAN, W. J. b. Scotland, UK, died 1928 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858; worked in Dunedin and Christchurch. Productive maker of good accomplishment. Stradivari model with rich oil varnish. Violins and cellos well-regarded. [Henley] — John Dilworth
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    BOWMAN, W. J. b. Scotland, UK, died 1928 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858; worked in Dunedin and Christchurch. Productive maker of good accomplishment. Stradivari model with rich oil varnish. Violins and cellos well-regarded. [Henley]

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