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Joseph SCHROEPFER

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John Dilworth

SCHROEPFER, Joseph Born 1886 Bohemia Czech Republic, Worked circa. 1907-1940 Antijo, Wisconsin USA. Emigrated to the USA in 1887. Active in Antijo 1907-1940. Assisted by his brother John Schroepfer, above. Produced 100 violins on Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived models; some using commercially pre-cut necks; some decorated with inlays. Shaded red-brown varnish.

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