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William James

Boston, b. 1913

Self-taught maker. Stradivari and Guarneri violin models; Tertis viola model. Terpene resin varnish and local materials. 22 instruments made, plus some guitars and 12 bows made on the Henderson pattern. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

Worked Boston

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John Dilworth+

JAMES, William Born 1913 Boston, Massachusetts, Worked from 1968 Santa Fe, New Mexico USA. Self-taught maker. Stradivari and Guarneri violin models; Tertis viola model. Terpene resin varnish and local materials. 22 instruments made, plus some guitars and 12 bows made on the Henderson pattern. [Wenberg]

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