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Van Dorston, A. W.

Chicago · b. 1859

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. p. 41.

m.r.d. — Chicago, 2127 Van Buren St. American maker, repairer and dealer in old and new violins; born in Ohio, 1859. Has system by which 529 violins have been re-toned; also 16 violas, 9 cellos, etc. Copies of violins made to order.

The Violinist's Guide, Chicago: The Violinist Publishing Company, 1916. Page 41, scan 46.

Van Dorston, A. W. m.r.d. 2127 Van Buren St., Chicago

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Chicago (bibliography)Bow & Bridge. “Van Dorston, A. W.” Last modified 28 September 2026. https://bowandbridge.com/makers/van-dorston-a-w/.

MLA 9“Van Dorston, A. W.” Bow & Bridge, 28 Sept. 2026, bowandbridge.com/makers/van-dorston-a-w/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, September 28). Van Dorston, A. W. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/van-dorston-a-w/

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