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Harold Hayslett

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HAYSLETT, Harold M. Born 1917 Charleston, West Virginia USA. Pupil of Ivan Allison from 1954 and established in business that year. Prizes awarded at Violin Society of America competitions 1976, 1980, and 1982. Stradivari model with gamboge ground and terpene resin varnish. 21 violins, 11 violas, 20 cellos, one double bass, and seven bows completed. Branded in pegbox: ‘HMH’ [Wenberg]

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