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    Herbert S. Weare

    1878–1964

    WEARE, Herbert S. Born 1878, died 1964 Omaha, Nebraska USA. Amateur violin maker active from c.1910. Amati and Stradivari models. Commercial oil varnish. More than 150 instruments completed. Fine quality work and materials. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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    WEARE, Herbert S. Born 1878, died 1964 Omaha, Nebraska USA. Amateur violin maker active from c.1910. Amati and Stradivari models. Commercial oil varnish. More than 150 instruments completed. Fine quality work and materials. [Wenberg]

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