Charley My Boy Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Charley My Boy model with 12 single holes and 24 reeds. This harmonica has a black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

CHARLEY MY BOY
REG. 336242
MADE IN GERMANY

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.223Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.223

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 5/8 in x 4 13/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 1.5875 cm x 12.22375 cm x 3.175 cmbox: 15/16 in x 5 in x 1 3/8 in; 2.38125 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.4925 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f2fa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306286

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