Hohner Echo Double Harmonica

Hohner Echo Double Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an Echo Double model in the keys of C and G, with 32 double holes and 64 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with engraved decoration nailed to the sides. It is embossed:

ECHO
BELL METAL REEDS
REGISTERED
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: 3/4 in x 4 3/8 in x 2 in; 1.905 cm x 11.1125 cm x 5.08 cm
overall: 3/4 in x 4 13/16 in x 2 in; 1.905 cm x 12.22375 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.097
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.097
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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