Hohner El Centenario Harmonica

Hohner El Centenario Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an El Cetenario 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 top and bottom. It is embossed:

EL CETENARIO
1810 1910
GLORIA M.HOHNER PATRIA

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 6 5/8 in x 1 in; 2.2225 cm x 16.8275 cm x 2.54 cm
overall: 7/8 in x 6 11/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 2.2225 cm x 16.98625 cm x 2.69875 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.072
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.072
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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