Budapest School
Joseph Orto
Budapest, b. 1886
Emigrated to the USA 1911. Worked professionally as an engineer but continued making instruments after retirement in 1952. Stradivari and other models. About 20 completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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ORTO, Joseph Born 1886 Budapest Hungary, Worked from 1911 USA. Emigrated to the USA 1911. Worked professionally as an engineer but continued making instruments after retirement in 1952. Stradivari and other models. About 20 completed. [Wenberg]
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