Hohner Double Bass Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Double Bass model with 48 double holes, and 96 reeds. This harmonica has an orange-stained wood comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails, and nuts and bolts. Accessioned with original leatherette covered box with purple plush and metal fittings. Cast on the metal cover plate:

M.HOHNER
MADE IN GERMANY

This harmonica was previously owned and played by Johnny Puleo (1907-1983), an American harmonica player and actor. Puleo got his big break after performing at a contest held by harmonica player and actor, Borrah Minevitch (born Boruch Meinewitz, 1902-1955), and leader of the group The Harmonica Rascals. After Minevitch’s death in 1955, Puleo formed his own group, The Harmonica Gang. The group performed throughout the world and made several recordings during their association. Puleo appeared in several television programs and films.

Maker: Hohner, M.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Harmonicas

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: GIft of Josephine M. DeRosa and Louise H. Puleo

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0265.01Catalog Number: 1991.0265.01Accession Number: 1991.0265

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)leatherette (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 2 9/16 in x 23 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 6.50875 cm x 59.055 cm x 3.4925 cmbox: 2 7/16 in x 24 in x 3 3/8 in; 6.19125 cm x 60.96 cm x 8.5725 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-a917-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1117166

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