Böhm Violin King Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by F. A. Böhm in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Violin King Artist’s Band model in the key of C, 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 screws and nuts. Accessioned with original metal box. The boxed is marked:

The
Violin King
ARTIST’S BAND
MADE IN GERMANY
F.A. BÖHM
D.R.W.Z. No. 208409

The harmonica is embossed:

The
Violin King
No. 208409
MADE IN GERMANY

Maker: Bohm, F. A.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Bequest of Edith R. Meggers

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.74.17Accession Number: 314637Catalog Number: 74.17

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 11/16 in x 4 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.7145 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.8575 cmbox: 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 1 5/16 in; 2.2225 cm x 10.4775 cm x 3.33375 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-0932-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1069336

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