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    Cheston S. Olsen

    Philadelphia, b. 1926

    OLSEN, Cheston S. Born 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Bow maker and repairer. Violinist with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra 1953-1978, whilst also doing bow repairs. — John Dilworth
    Worked Philadelphia
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    OLSEN, Cheston S. Born 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Bow maker and repairer. Violinist with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra 1953-1978, whilst also doing bow repairs. Attended a summer course under William Salchow in New York 1970 and subsequently established a bow shop in Philadelphia 1978. Bows on various models: five violin, 12 cello, and 30 bass bows completed. [Wenberg]

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