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    L. G. Hayden

    Eldora, b. 1889

    HAYDEN, L. G. Born 1889, Worked circa. 1920 Eldora, Iowa USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Hayes Schermerhorn in Seattle and William Reisinger. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived models with pale golden varnish of own making. Branded internally in centre of back: ‘L. G. Hayden’ [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Eldora
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    HAYDEN, L. G. Born 1889, Worked circa. 1920 Eldora, Iowa USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Hayes Schermerhorn in Seattle and William Reisinger. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived models with pale golden varnish of own making. Branded internally in centre of back: ‘L. G. Hayden’ [Wenberg]

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