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    Alfred Henry Sleath

    1868–1942

    Son of Howard Fortnam, below. Cellist and luthier. trained with W.E. Hill & Sons, London. Good work on Cremonese models with orange-brown oil varnishes. A. H. Sleath / Fecit / AHS Brisbane 1896 — John Dilworth
    Family Son of Howard Fortnam
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    John Dilworth+

    SLEATH, Alfred Henry Born 1868 Brisbane, died 1942 Ormiston Australia. Son of Howard Fortnam, below. Cellist and luthier. trained with W.E. Hill & Sons, London. Good work on Cremonese models with orange-brown oil varnishes. A. H. Sleath / Fecit / AHS Brisbane 1896

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    Pupils

    Howard Fortnam Sleath Pupil

    Family

    Howard Fortnam Sleath Son

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