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    Howard Gainey

    Union County, b. 1914

    Violin maker since retirement 1975. Established his shop 1983. Three violins completed on Stradivari model with commercial ‘Nicoseco’ varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Union County
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    John Dilworth+

    GAINEY, Howard Born 1914 Union County, Florida, Worked Pensacola, Florida USA. Violin maker since retirement 1975. Established his shop 1983. Three violins completed on Stradivari model with commercial ‘Nicoseco’ varnish. [Wenberg]

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