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Thomas V. Haile

Vernon, b. 1909

HAILE, Thomas V. Born 1909 Vernon, Worked from 1946 Louisville, Kentucky USA. Student of Robert Del Prato. Large personal model with commercial oil varnish. Fashioned the eye of the scroll by drilling through and inserting a dowel. Made about 20 violins, as well as various plucked instruments. [Wenb\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Vernon

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HAILE, Thomas V. Born 1909 Vernon, Worked from 1946 Louisville, Kentucky USA. Student of Robert Del Prato. Large personal model with commercial oil varnish. Fashioned the eye of the scroll by drilling through and inserting a dowel. Made about 20 violins, as well as various plucked instruments. [Wenberg]

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