New York City School
Joseph Pepe
New York City, b. 1892
Self-taught maker following Heron-Allen’s Violin Making as it was and is. Miniature and full-size violins. Later worked with Frank Maccarrone. Completed about 25 violins on Stradivari and Guarneri models, and contralto violas in two sizes. Commercial Reeves copal oil picture varnish. Joseph Pe\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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PEPE, Joseph Born 1892, Worked from 1949 New York USA. Self-taught maker following Heron-Allen’s Violin Making as it was and is. Miniature and full-size violins. Later worked with Frank Maccarrone. Completed about 25 violins on Stradivari and Guarneri models, and contralto violas in two sizes. Commercial Reeves copal oil picture varnish. Joseph Pepe / 1948
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