Hohner Sonny Boy Harmonica
Hohner Sonny Boy Harmonica
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- Description
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This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Sonny Boy model with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. The harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates nailed to the top and bottom. It is engraved:
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Sonny boy
M.HOHNER
MADE IN GERMANY - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- maker
- Hohner, M.
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7/8 in x 5 1/4 in x 1 in; 2.2225 cm x 13.335 cm x 2.54 cm
- overall: 15/16 in x 5 3/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.38125 cm x 13.6525 cm x 2.8575 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.059
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.059
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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