William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Paul Blanchard. Born Mirecourt 1851.
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Apprenticed to August Darte, 1865, who taught him the Vuillaume principles. Worked for Daniel at Marseilles, and for Silvestre at Lyons. Established own workshops 1870. Received medals at various French Exhibitions since 1889. Died 1912. A keenly interested worker, only satisfied with the best he could accomplish, and having all the requisite knowledge regarding the practical construction of an ever improving instrument. Many instruments were made by his assistants and were considered to be excellent violins within their class. | | |
