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Olaf TOLLEFSON

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John Dilworth

TOLLEFSON, Olaf b. Norway, died 1935 LaCrosse, Wisconsin USA. Emigrated to the USA. Pupil of W. R. Whitcomb in Milwaukee. Active violin and bow maker from 1890. Established in LaCrosse c.1915-1926. Several personal models. Thin dark red-brown varnish. About 100 instruments completed. O. Tollefson / O. T. / No.. 19.. / Lacrosse, Wis.

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