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    Winfred E. Drake

    Bonner’s Ferry, d. 1945

    DRAKE, Winifred E. died 1945 Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho USA. Jeweller and amateur maker. 12 violins made on Stradivari and Guarneri models with commercial oil varnish; golden-brown colour. Manuscript label. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Bonner’s Ferry
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    DRAKE, Winifred E. died 1945 Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho USA. Jeweller and amateur maker. 12 violins made on Stradivari and Guarneri models with commercial oil varnish; golden-brown colour. Manuscript label. [Wenberg]

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