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William H. Driggs

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John Dilworth

DRIGGS, William H. Born 1875 Lafayette, Illinois, died 1960 Sherman Oaks, California USA. Professional jeweller and amateur violin maker. Studied briefly with A. Lanini (a pupil of Antoniazzi) in San Jose. Most of his instruments made since retirement. Stradivari and Guarneri models with spirit varnish. Manuscript label: William H. Driggs Sherman Oaks Calif. U.S.A.

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