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    Victor H. Petersen

    Davenport, b. 1908

    PETERSEN, Victor H. Born 1908 Davenport, Iowa USA. Self-taught maker active from 1946, advised by Dudley Reed and John Chapin. Established own business 1950-1980. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Around 50 violins and 12 bows completed. — John Dilworth
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    PETERSEN, Victor H. Born 1908 Davenport, Iowa USA. Self-taught maker active from 1946, advised by Dudley Reed and John Chapin. Established own business 1950-1980. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Around 50 violins and 12 bows completed.

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