Chicago School
Joseph N. Copland
Chicago, 1871–1959
COPLAND, Joseph N. Born 1871, died 1959 Chicago, Illinois USA. Musician. Violin and bow maker. Established 1905. Ceased making in 1940 to concentrate on repair work. Retired 1956. Adapted Stradivari and Guarneri models. Golden-yellow or red-brown varnish. 62 violins, five violas, and three cellos re\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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COPLAND, Joseph N. Born 1871, died 1959 Chicago, Illinois USA. Musician. Violin and bow maker. Established 1905. Ceased making in 1940 to concentrate on repair work. Retired 1956. Adapted Stradivari and Guarneri models. Golden-yellow or red-brown varnish. 62 violins, five violas, and three cellos recorded. Joseph N. Copland / fecit Chicago. Ill. anno 19.. / IIII
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