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    Joseph O. Skidmore

    b. 1915

    SKIDMORE, Joseph O. Born 1915 Grapeland, Worked circa. 1965-1973 Pasadena, Texas USA. Pupil of Francis Thorp. About 20 violins on Stradivari-derived model with dark brown varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Taught by Francis Thorp
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    SKIDMORE, Joseph O. Born 1915 Grapeland, Worked circa. 1965-1973 Pasadena, Texas USA. Pupil of Francis Thorp. About 20 violins on Stradivari-derived model with dark brown varnish. [Wenberg]

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