George Woodrow Awalt
Keota, 1918–1994
Worked as computer analyst until retirement 1982 when he began making violins. Self-taught. Personal model using commercial oil varnish and local timber. Assisted by his son Rockwell. 23 instruments recorded. Branded on back button. Manuscript label: George Awalt / California, USA / 1984 — John Dilworth
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AWALT, George Woodrow Born 1918 Keota, Oklahoma, died 1994 San Diego, California USA. Worked as computer analyst until retirement 1982 when he began making violins. Self-taught. Personal model using commercial oil varnish and local timber. Assisted by his son Rockwell. 23 instruments recorded. Branded on back button. Manuscript label: George Awalt / California, USA / 1984
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