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    John Towne Conover

    Portland, b. 1918

    Scientist and part-time bow maker since 1978. Student of Daniel Lawrence. Credited with 59 bows. Brand: ‘THE J. TOWNE BOW’ [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Portland
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    CONOVER, John Towne Born 1918 Portland, Oregon USA. Scientist and part-time bow maker since 1978. Student of Daniel Lawrence. Credited with 59 bows. Brand: ‘THE J. TOWNE BOW’ [Wenberg]

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