This banjo is thought to be a 1930s era Slingerland made instrument. Many times, banjo companies would brand other names onto the instrument at the customers request. In this case, the name branded on the peghead is Florence. The Slingerland Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. was based in Chicago, Illinois and was owned and operated by H.H. Slingerland. The company changed names several times, including The Slingerland Banjo Company, Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company and others.