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Found a carved wooden violin with sheet music on a bench at New River Valley college campus in Virginia.
New River Valley college campus
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Posted
7 months
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Description
I found a violin while taking a stroll around the New River Valley college campus. It looks like it's in great condition, with a carved wooden body and a slight scratch on the side. There was no case, but it had some sheet music tucked under the strings. It seems like it must belong to a music student, as it was left resting on a bench. I’d love to return it to its owner!
Approximate found location
New River Valley college campus
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