Ray Alva Pirtle
Custer, b. 1909
Self-taught amateur maker. 50-60 violins, four violas, one cello, and six bows completed. Commercial oil varnishes. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Worked
Custer
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John Dilworth+
PIRTLE, Ray Alva Born 1909, fl from 1958 Custer, Michigan USA. Self-taught amateur maker. 50-60 violins, four violas, one cello, and six bows completed. Commercial oil varnishes. [Wenberg]
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