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Douglas Sidney Withers

1879–1962

Son and pupil of Edward (II), below. Bow maker and connoisseur. Also taught by James Tubbs. Took over the family firm in 1942 following the death of his elder brother Sidney Bernard. Assisted and succeeded by his nephew Edward Stanley Withers. — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

WITHERS, Douglas Sidney Born 1879, died 1962 London UK. Son and pupil of Edward (II), below. Bow maker and connoisseur. Also taught by James Tubbs. Took over the family firm in 1942 following the death of his elder brother Sidney Bernard. Assisted and succeeded by his nephew Edward Stanley Withers.

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