Suzuki Folk Master Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by Suzuki Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Hamamatsu, Japan, undetermined date.

It is a Folk Master model in the key of G, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb, with metal cover plates attached to top and bottom with nails and screws. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

FOLK MASTER
Finest Quality

(and):

SUZUKI
HARMONICA

Maker: Suzuki Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Japan

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.319Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.319

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 13/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 2.06375 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.69875 cmbox: 1 in x 4 5/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 2.54 cm x 10.95375 cm x 3.4925 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f4b9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306382

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