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Irving Vankouwenhouven

b. 1914

after 1981 Colorado USA. Son and pupil of George van Kouwenhouven, above. Active in Hannover, New Jersey. Retired 1981 and moved to Colorado. Succeeded by his son Jon (Born 1946). About 30 violins and 10 violas completed. Distinctive personal models. Oil varnish and local materials. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

Taught by George van Kouwenhouven
Family Son of George van Kouwenhouven

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John Dilworth+

VAN KOUWENHOUVEN, Irving Born 1914 Irvington, New Jersey, d. after 1981 Colorado USA. Son and pupil of George van Kouwenhouven, above. Active in Hannover, New Jersey. Retired 1981 and moved to Colorado. Succeeded by his son Jon (Born 1946). About 30 violins and 10 violas completed. Distinctive personal models. Oil varnish and local materials. [Wenberg]

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