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Howard A. Reed

b. 1904

REED, Howard A. Born 1904 Granetville Canada, Worked Newport, Vermont USA. Moved to Newport 1945, working as a stonemason. Active violin maker from 1970, advised by the Chamberland brothers. Stradivari model with pale oil varnish. About 40 violins completed. — John Dilworth

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REED, Howard A. Born 1904 Granetville Canada, Worked Newport, Vermont USA. Moved to Newport 1945, working as a stonemason. Active violin maker from 1970, advised by the Chamberland brothers. Stradivari model with pale oil varnish. About 40 violins completed.

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