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    Max Krauss

    San Diego, b. 1916

    Professor of medical research and violinist. Self-taught maker since retirement in 1974. 17 violins made on Stradivari model with commercial varnish laid over his own ground preparation. Manuscript label. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked San Diego
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    KRAUSS, Max Born 1916 San Diego, California, Worked Aberdeen, Maryland USA. Professor of medical research and violinist. Self-taught maker since retirement in 1974. 17 violins made on Stradivari model with commercial varnish laid over his own ground preparation. Manuscript label. [Wenberg]

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