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    L. H. Johnson

    Albertsville, 1889–1984

    JOHNSON, L. H. Born 1889, died 1984, Worked 1922-1979 Albertsville, Georgia USA. Self-taught maker. Preferred model: the Stradivari ‘Dolphin’ violin. 200 violins, five violas, and two double basses completed. Used American spruce and commercial varnishes. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Albertsville
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    JOHNSON, L. H. Born 1889, died 1984, Worked 1922-1979 Albertsville, Georgia USA. Self-taught maker. Preferred model: the Stradivari ‘Dolphin’ violin. 200 violins, five violas, and two double basses completed. Used American spruce and commercial varnishes. [Wenberg]

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