Re: ID instruments of McFarland & Gardner (Mac and Bob)
The mandolin in the first picture is indeed an F style mandolin, possibly a Gibson. The mandolin in the second and third picture is a Gibson A model mandolin. Someone may be able to glean more from close examination. The guitar in the second and third picture is a Gibson product as well. I'll be surprised if anyone knows where they are now but that would be cool. In the 1944 shot with the F style mandolin the guitar is most likely a Martin and the mandolin is most likely a Gibson as nobody had started really copying those designs at that point.
Just did a Cafe search on "Mac and Bob". There are a few hits but they seem to be more like passing mentions. Still looking here.
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