Hohner Unsere Lieblinge Harmonica

Description:

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an Unsere Lieblinge model in the key of C, with 24 double holes and 48 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the sides with nails. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

UNSERE
LIEBLINGE
M.HOHNER

Maker: Hohner, M.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.050Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.050

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 1 3/16 in x 7 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.01625 cm x 17.78 cm x 3.4925 cmbox: 1 1/4 in x 7 3/8 in x 1 11/16 in; 3.175 cm x 18.7325 cm x 4.28625 cm

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Record Id: nmah_1306112

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