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    Dr. F. L. Laffoon

    Vista, b. 1887

    LAFFOON, F. L. Born 1887, Worked Vista, California USA. Amateur maker. Trained with Stalcup. 30 violins, five violas, and two cellos made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Michelman varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Vista
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    LAFFOON, F. L. Born 1887, Worked Vista, California USA. Amateur maker. Trained with Stalcup. 30 violins, five violas, and two cellos made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Michelman varnish. [Wenberg]

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