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John Franklin Leonard

Caribou, b. 1878

1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey USA. Pupil of Joseph Rockwell. Stradivari model with distinctive arching. Red-brown or golden-brown varnish. Made by John F. Leonard Elizabeth / N.J. XVIII U.S.A. / Oct. 1927 — John Dilworth

Worked Caribou

Taught by Joseph Rockwell

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John Dilworth+

LEONARD, John Franklin Born 1878 Caribou, Maine, Worked circa. 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey USA. Pupil of Joseph Rockwell. Stradivari model with distinctive arching. Red-brown or golden-brown varnish. Made by John F. Leonard Elizabeth / N.J. XVIII U.S.A. / Oct. 1927

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