Heinrich "Henry" Schatz, Boston



In the second half of the 1840's, after working with Martin in Pennsylvania, Henry (Heinrich) Schatz moved to Boston where he produced guitars under his own name.

Like his earlier guitars from Nazareth, this one also has a rosette with pearl designs set in mastic.

 



 







On June 30th of 1849, Heinrich's 6 1/2 year old son Emile died of Scarlet Fever.




On June 30th of 1850, Heinrich Schatz applied for a passport to return to Saxony, where he remained until he died.