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Scan 131
John Askew, the Stanhope violin maker, 1914
23 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 101. See the scan on archive.org.
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1John Askew—Violin Maker.
3It has seen a good deal of hard usage, the belly having been cracked in several places, but has been most beautifully repaired the edges of the belly have all been most artistically repaired.
5It has a magnificent tone. I am getting a new set of strings for it, trusting to see you soon.
7I am, Dear Sir,
8Yours sincerely,
9JNO. ASKEW.
11* * * * *
13The Lindens, Darlington,
14July 10th, 1891.
16Dear Sir,
17I enclose cheque for £5, and will keep the violin till you finish the one you have in hand unless you should require it soon.
19W. H. F. MADDISON.
21Mr. J. Askew,
22Stanhope.
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