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D57226-8
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- 1951-03-29 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Eunice Prosser Crain, widely known Tacoma violinist, poses with her fine Amati violin. Mrs. Crain was the featured soloist at the Orpheus male choir's Spring Concert April 24, 1951 at the First Methodist Church. A well known concert violinist and teacher, Mrs. Crain was also the owner of a rare Amati violin renowned for its superb tonal qualities. Her violin was a "Rethi" Amati, made by Nicolo in 1669 in Italy. Guarneri & Stradivari, famed violin makers, both spent their early years learning their craft in Amati's shop. The violin was highly varnished maple in the "grand" model or larger pattern. Mrs. Crain resided at 624 No. 3rd. (TNT 4/15/1951, pg. D-11)
Crain, Eunice Prosser.; Violins;