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    Ercel Lee Nelms

    Arkansas, b. 1915

    1978 Etna, California USA. 16 instruments on classical Italian and personal models. Commercial oil varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Arkansas
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    John Dilworth+

    NELMS, Ercel Lee Born 1915 Arkansas, Worked from c.1978 Etna, California USA. 16 instruments on classical Italian and personal models. Commercial oil varnish. [Wenberg]

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