The World Master Harmonica
The World Master Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by an unknown maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is The World Master model in the key of C with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a red-brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached with screws. It is engraved:
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The World Master
MADE IN GERMANY D.R.W.Z. 201454 -
(and):
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SOLID BRASS PLATES
PERFECTLY TUNED - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3/4 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 in; 1.905 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.54 cm
- ID Number
- MI.74.20
- accession number
- 314637
- catalog number
- 74.20
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Edith R. Meggers
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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