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    James Bryan Jnr. Hoots

    Paloma, b. 1918

    HOOTS, James Bryan Jr. Born 1918 Paloma, Illinois USA. Self-taught violin and bow maker since retirement as a cabinetmaker 1975. Established his shop 1977. Personal and classical models with commercial varnish. About 20 instruments completed. Bows branded: JIM HOOTS [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Paloma
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    HOOTS, James Bryan Jr. Born 1918 Paloma, Illinois USA. Self-taught violin and bow maker since retirement as a cabinetmaker 1975. Established his shop 1977. Personal and classical models with commercial varnish. About 20 instruments completed. Bows branded: JIM HOOTS [Wenberg]

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