Hohner Brava Alpini Double Harmonica

Hohner Brava Alpini Double Harmonica

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This harmonica was made by Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Brava Alpini Double model with 48 double holes and 96 reeds. This harmonica has a brown wooden comb with metal cover plates nailed to the sides. It is engraved:

BRAVA ALPINI
MADE BY M.HOHNER 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: 5/8 in x 6 5/8 in x 2 in; 1.5875 cm x 16.8275 cm x 5.08 cm
overall: 1 13/16 in x 6 11/16 in x 2 in; 4.60375 cm x 16.98625 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.104
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.104
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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