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    James Hislop

    1884–1971

    HISLOP, James B. Born 1884 Canada, died 1971 San Angelo, Texas USA. Musician and part-time violin maker from 1933, guided by Fred Willson. Worked as a repairer for the Houston-Clary music shop in San Angelo. Variable workmanship. Poor varnish. About 25 instruments completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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    HISLOP, James B. Born 1884 Canada, died 1971 San Angelo, Texas USA. Musician and part-time violin maker from 1933, guided by Fred Willson. Worked as a repairer for the Houston-Clary music shop in San Angelo. Variable workmanship. Poor varnish. About 25 instruments completed. [Wenberg]

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