Steubenville School
Placid John Polsinelli
Steubenville, 1913–1980
Self-taught violin and bow maker active in Cleveland from 1927. Established professionally from 1964. Guarneri-derived model using his own oil varnish known as Oiloid. Also made various plucked instruments. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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POLSINELLI, Placid John Born 1913 Steubenville, died 1980 Cleveland, Ohio USA. Self-taught violin and bow maker active in Cleveland from 1927. Established professionally from 1964. Guarneri-derived model using his own oil varnish known as Oiloid. Also made various plucked instruments. [Wenberg]
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