Jew's harp

[steve in so la]

This Jew's harp came out of an 1860's parade grounds, very near the enlisted men's quarters. I can just see him playing it as the Az sun sets in the west . His initials are on it, E K. I keep trying to remember to look up a list of names of the soldiers there to see what his was. Anyone know of a site that might have such a list ? The Historical Society might. Steve in so az
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[MI$$OURI BETTY]

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[Mike from MI Iron Brigade]

I have not found one yet! Were those ever manufactured? or all hand made?

 

[steve in so la]

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[Mike from MI Iron Brigade]

those two letters might be a makers mark?

 

[steve in so la]

they are but dont look like a maker's mark. I'll have to look up a roster of soldier's that were there. EK is pretty unusual to find. Steve

 

[pennies]

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[VT Dave]

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[steve in so la]

Google and put in jew's harp and you will see all kinds of names - going back to about the 15 th century I believe. It's officially called a jew's harp tho, Steve