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    Tauno O. Ekonen

    Paynesville, b. 1919

    EKONEN, Tauno O. Born 1919 Paynesville, Michigan, Worked Norman, Oklahoma USA. Self-taught amateur violin and bow maker. Active from 1931 and established professionally in Norman 1974. Stradivari, Guarneri, and Storioni violin models; Brescian and personal viola models. Various varnishes. — John Dilworth
    Worked Paynesville
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    EKONEN, Tauno O. Born 1919 Paynesville, Michigan, Worked Norman, Oklahoma USA. Self-taught amateur violin and bow maker. Active from 1931 and established professionally in Norman 1974. Stradivari, Guarneri, and Storioni violin models; Brescian and personal viola models. Various varnishes. 40 violins, 25 violas, three cellos, 30 bows. Branded: ‘T.O. Ekonen’ Tauno O. Ekonen / Norman, Oklahoma 73069 / date ..

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