Watermelon Harmonica

Description:

This harmonica was made by undetermined maker, undetermined provenance and date. It is a Watermelon Slice model, with 13 single holes and an undetermined number of reeds. This harmonica in the shape of a watermelon slice is made of red plastic with green and black paint, and has a green cord.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.463Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.463

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 1/8 in x 5 in x 2 5/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.6675 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-bf65-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306525

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