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    Ellery L. Neff

    Connecticut, b. 1900

    NEFF, Ellery L. Born 1900 Union, Connecticut, Worked 1918-1928, West Willington & Tolland USA. Pupil of Bretch at Oswego. Stradivari and personal models with various commercial oil varnishes. Branded below the button: ‘E. L. Neff’. Printed label: Ellery L. Neff / Tolland. Conn./ 19.. — John Dilworth
    Worked Connecticut
    Taught by Bretch
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    NEFF, Ellery L. Born 1900 Union, Connecticut, Worked 1918-1928, West Willington & Tolland USA. Pupil of Bretch at Oswego. Stradivari and personal models with various commercial oil varnishes. Branded below the button: ‘E. L. Neff’. Printed label: Ellery L. Neff / Tolland. Conn./ 19..

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