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John Oliver Chapin

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CHAPIN, John Oliver Born 1900 Inkster, North Dakota, died 1970 San Francisco, California USA. Self-taught maker, relying on a book written by Anton Voigt of Chicago. Established in San Francisco from 1923. Stradivari and Gilbert models showing competent workmanship. Commercial Millington’s varnish. Over 100 instruments made.

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