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    Coleman F. Olsen

    Oakland, d. 1984

    OLSEN, Coleman F. died 1984 Oakland, California USA. Self-taught violin maker. Bought the business of Louis Prince in Berkeley and ran it for one year. Stradivari model with commercial oil varnish. About 15 violins, four violas, and three cellos competed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Oakland
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    OLSEN, Coleman F. died 1984 Oakland, California USA. Self-taught violin maker. Bought the business of Louis Prince in Berkeley and ran it for one year. Stradivari model with commercial oil varnish. About 15 violins, four violas, and three cellos competed. [Wenberg]

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