Born in Germany and served an arenticeship with Gustav Ferron and Franz Wagner. Became partner in the firm Wagner & George in 1898. Made several bows stamped \'Wagner & George\'.
Born in Denmark, Paulsen worked for P.P. Adamsen and then for the Mills Novelty Co. in Chicago. Established own shop in Menistee. Itruments are branded with name and city on the back plate