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Thomas Woodrow La Duke

Silverton, b. 1918

Self-taught amateur maker. Some guidance from Albert Millsap. 14 violins, seven violas and one cello made on Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models. Local materials and various commercial varnishes. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

Worked Silverton

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John Dilworth+

LA DUKE, Thomas Woodrow Born 1918 Silverton, Oregon, Worked from 1943 Portland USA. Self-taught amateur maker. Some guidance from Albert Millsap. 14 violins, seven violas and one cello made on Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models. Local materials and various commercial varnishes. [Wenberg]

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