The Wurlitzer Harp was made just after 1900 by the J. W. Whitlock
Company, a furniture manufacturer, in Rising Sun, Indiana under contract
for Wurlitzer.  There were approximately 1500 harps made, at which time
Wurlitzer defaulted on the remaining 500 due to be made because of lack
of demand at that time.

Two case styles were made, the "A" being the most common in a rectangular
tall case, and the rarer model "B", which at the top is shaped somewhat
like a real harp.  There are maybe about 15-20 original "A" models and
maybe six "B" models left in existence.  There are now about 15 or so
reproduction harps of both styles made from about 1983 to the present by
George Baker, now of Montana, and the "B" I made for my wife for our
Anniversary 6 or 7 years ago.  I believe the one at Bellm's is a repro.

Whitlock made over 200 six-tune rolls in Rising Sun.  Mrs. Whitlock did
the roll arrangements from piano sheet music using a keyboard, according
to Treasures.  The original masters still exist, as does some of the sheet
music.

Art Reblitz arranged two rolls in the early 80's which make the instru-
ment sound somewhat like a harp.  Otherwise, the music is quiet and like
player piano music being played on a harpsichord.  The harps are neat to
watch and, of course, are coin operated.

Dick Hack