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Civil War Era Hohner Pocket Pal Harmonica

Harmonicas were among the toys and novelties advertised for sale for Christmas presents in 1833; by the mid-1800s, cowboys were playing their harmonicas on the long trails west, and many a Civil War...

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Civil War Era Signal Whistle

During the American Civil War, bugles and drums were normally utilized to convey commands to the troops. Not every unit, however, had a trained bugler at hand. Signal Whistles were then used,...

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Civil War Era Tin Pennywhistle

This handcrafted tin pennywhistle is made in the traditional conical design,12 long, with lead-free solder seam and wood plug. Key of D; packaged in a poly bag with music, history, and instruction...

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Civil War Era Jaw Harp

Jaw harps were among the items traded by peddlers in the early American settlements, and later entertained the pioneers on their long treks west. The note the jaw harp produces depends upon the...

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