Azores Islands School
Antonio C. Braga
Azores Islands, 1874–1953
BRAGA, Antonio C. Born 1874 Azores Islands, died 1953 Gooding, Idaho USA. Pupil of his uncle, João Packa. Active from 1886. Emigrated to the USA 1891, living in Boise and later Shoshone, Idaho, working as a farmer. Retired to Gooding and spent his time making violins. Stradivari and Guarneri models.\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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BRAGA, Antonio C. Born 1874 Azores Islands, died 1953 Gooding, Idaho USA. Pupil of his uncle, João Packa. Active from 1886. Emigrated to the USA 1891, living in Boise and later Shoshone, Idaho, working as a farmer. Retired to Gooding and spent his time making violins. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Thin golden-brown spirit varnish. Manuscript label. Over 130 violins made. [Wenberg]
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