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Michael (II) Schuster

worked 1803–1862

Established a factory in Markneukirchen 1803. Added machinery driven by water power 1862 and later converted to steam power. Prolific source of commercial student instruments. [Henley] — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

Michael (II) Worked circa. 1803-1862 Markneukirchen. Established a factory in Markneukirchen 1803. Added machinery driven by water power 1862 and later converted to steam power. Prolific source of commercial student instruments. [Henley]

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Eine Fabriksfirma, die ihre Gründung bis 1817 zurückführt. Ihre Geigen zeichnen sich durch grosse Billigkeit aus. Hauptsächlich aber erzeugte die Firma Blechinstrumente. Eine ähnliche Firma hiess »Brüder Schuster«.

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