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"Long" Strad Model Violin Dedicated to Mother Teresa

 This violin was completed in June, 2004 and is modeled after the "Long" Strads, of which there are approximately 52 extant. It was sold, in May of 2006, to Sallie Grossman of Craftsbury Common, Vermont.   The two piece red maple back is from southern Vermont.  The two piece spruce top is from near Mittenwald, Bavaria.  It has been finished with plum colored oil varnish.  The violin is dedicated to the memory of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India.  The price was $12,500.  20% of the proceeds from the sale of this violin went directly to the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa.  With vows of poverty and service to humanity, The Missionaries of Charity have dedicated themselves to caring for the poorest of the poor, starving, dying people throughout the world.

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