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Louis L. Main

Byron, b. 1909

MAIN, Louis L. Born 1909 Byron, Oklahoma, Worked 1936-1963 Lynwood & Long Beach, California USA. Pupil of Marcel Aerts from 1931. Established independently in Lynwood, California 1936. Moved to Long Beach 1958. From 1935-1963 was associated with Erich Lachmann. Succeeded by his son Louis (II). \u{2026} — John Dilworth

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MAIN, Louis L. Born 1909 Byron, Oklahoma, Worked 1936-1963 Lynwood & Long Beach, California USA. Pupil of Marcel Aerts from 1931. Established independently in Lynwood, California 1936. Moved to Long Beach 1958. From 1935-1963 was associated with Erich Lachmann. Succeeded by his son Louis (II). Various classical models and many different varnishes, often shaded. Over 150 violins, 15 violas, and three cellos completed. Luigi Mainelli, Cremona

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