Such identification was required by United States regulations on imported goods. Copies made after 1891 may also have a country of origin printed in English at the bottom of the label, such as "Made in Czechoslovakia", or simply "Germany". Also, commercially made instruments often bear facsimile labels to identify the model of the product. Often a disciple placed a facsimile label in his violin to acknowledge or honor the master whose model had inspired his work. Violins by famous makers such as Stradivari, Guarneri, Maggini, Amati, or Stainer had numerous followers and imitators.
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