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George Humphrey

Bellaire, 1904–1981

Pupil of F. E. Haenel. Professional viola player. Established in Arlington from 1939. Specialised in making violas, generally of 16” (40.6cm) body length. Guarneri, Gaspar, Landolphi, and personal models; about 25 made in total. Gold medal at Liège 1949. Fine workmanship and own orange varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Bellaire

Taught by F. E

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John Dilworth+

HUMPHREY, George Born 1904 Bellaire, Ohio, died 1981 Arlington, Massachusetts USA. Pupil of F. E. Haenel. Professional viola player. Established in Arlington from 1939. Specialised in making violas, generally of 16” (40.6cm) body length. Guarneri, Gaspar, Landolphi, and personal models; about 25 made in total. Gold medal at Liège 1949. Fine workmanship and own orange varnish. Also made a few bows. George Humphrey No.. / Arlington, Mass. 19..

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