Born in Tjotta, Norway. Made first violin in around 1897 as a hoy. Worked for Ole Bryant and established his own shop in 1920. Made more than 200 itruments.
Worked in Boston, 1870-1880s. Worked for A.W. White. Produced hundreds of itruments, many branded \"C. BAKER\" under the button. Also signed and numbered on label.
Born in Lowell, MA. Studied under Charles Gage and under his father Charles. Worked also as a repairman in Boston for Elias Howe and later for Oliver Ditson. He entered into a partnership with his uncle Edmund and later established own shop. His trademark was \'Cremona Art\'. Itruments made by his workers included \'under the direction of O.H. Bryant\'.