La Traviata Harmonica

Description:

This harmonica was made by and undetermined maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a La Traviata model in the key of C, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds, and 13 resonators. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with scroll decoration, attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. It is stamped:

LA
TRAVIATA
REGISTERED No264852 MADE IN GERMANY

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.179Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.179

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 5/16 in x 4 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.33375 cm x 11.90625 cm x 3.4925 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-fef6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306241

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