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Wednesday, May 19, 2004
# Posted 5:53 AM by Patrick Belton
* made, 1684, in Cremona, Italy * acquires its current name at end of 18th c. from British general who brings it to England from Italy * purchased, Los Angeles Philarmonic Association, c. 1975 * left outside 'cellist Peter Stumpf's home by accident, April 25 * picked up by bicyclist, then dropped off roughly one mile away * discovered by nurse Melanie Stevens, 29 * Stevens asks cabinetmaker boyfriend to convert the Stradivarius into a CD holder * cello saved from an eternity as a CD holder on May 7th when Ms Stevens, an assiduous viewer of television, notices a news report about the Stradivarius, and returns it. And who says L.A. residents don't appreciate the arts. (0) opinions -- Add your opinion
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