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Diatonic harmonica
Maker: Johann Schunk
Date: 1920 ca.
Place Made:Klingenthal, Germany, Europe
Model: Bird of Paradise
Serial No: none
SignedBottom cover stamped: CASTLE BRAND HARP / MADE BY JOHANN SCHUNK . GERMANY [castle trademark]
MarkingsTop cover stamped: BIRD OF PARADISE / MADE IN GERMANY
Stamped on casings over whistle: D.R.G.M. No. 104584
Stamped on casings over whistle: D.R.G.M. No. 104584
DescriptionSchunk made several Bird of Paradise models, especially under the Castle Brand. This example has the addition of a brass whistle, or bird call, visible along the side of the instrument.
Dimensions4 x 1-3/8 inches
ProvenancePurchased by donor, August 1993.
Terms
Credit Line: Alan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 07758