tin whistle
c. 1850musical instrument made from tin and wood and painted blue.
Robert Clarke came up with the idea of creating a whistle made from tinplate in 1843. He went into business and found a ready market in England for his innovative musical instrument.
This Clarke tinwhistle belonged to John Knapp (1827-1888). It has been suggested he brought it out on the Minden when transported as a convict in 1851.
The tinwhistle remained in the Knapp family until being donated to this museum in 2018 by Marie Zinetti, great grand-daughter of John. Marie also donated three more modern tinwhistles also used by the Knapp family.
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This tinwhistle is the oldest musical instrument in this museum's collection. It is an excellent example of a small cheap portable musical instrument that could be played anywhere.
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The object 'tin whistle' (GMOB0563) has high aesthetic significance, given its (form, colour, texture) and has some rarity value. The item has low scientific significance, although being representative of the class MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS/Wind in fair condition. The item has high historic significance for the local community and possibly for the State and has high interpretive potential. This item has very high social significance given it was used by JOHN KNAPP(1850,1888),
Greenough Museum and Gardens
Greenough Museum and Gardens
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Framed drawing of John Knapp
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Autograph Book
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Marriage Certificate
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Ellen Knapp's Pensioner Claim Form
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"One Hundred Years on the Greenough"
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Gaston Brass Bed
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powder flask
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Connolly Family Reunion brochure
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Stokes family bedspread
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Geraldton Agricultural Society President's Cup for 1911
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Wonga Park Folk Museum poster
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Programme for Unveiling of Memorial Plaque at the Central Greenough Cemetery
