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Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Stradivarius Violins |
 | | In addition, thousands of violins have been made in tribute to Stradivari, copying his model and bearing labels that read "Stradivarius." Therefore, the presence of a Stradivarius label in a violin has no bearing on whether the instrument is a genuine work of Stradivari himself. |
| | This inscription indicates the maker (Antonio Stradivari), the town (Cremona), and "made in the year," followed by a date that is either printed or handwritten. |
| | The Herbert R. Axelrod Stradivarius Quartet of ornamented instruments is also housed in the NMAH collections. |
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