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Found violin in hard-shell case near Krannert Center
Champaign Urbana
Found
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I found a violin in a hard-shell case yesterday around 7:15pm outside the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Armory Ave in Champaign Urbana. The instrument is full-size, with a warm honey-brown finish and a small dent near the chin rest; the bow hair is a bit worn. Inside the lid there’s a small blue sticker with the initials MR and a tag that reads 'M Reyes 2012,' which could really help the owner identify it. I’ve kept it safe and would love to see it back with its owner—if this is yours, email me at [email protected] and we’ll arrange a pickup.
Approximate found location
Champaign Urbana
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