Hohner Band Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Hohner Band model in the key of C, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with curved metal cover plates attached at the top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with instructions and original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

MADE IN GERMANY
HOHNER BAND

Maker: Hohner, M.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.106Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.106

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5/8 in x 3 1/8 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 7.9375 cm x 2.54 cmharmonica: 3/4 in x 3 1/8 in x 1 in; 1.905 cm x 7.9375 cm x 2.54 cmbox: 3/4 in x 3 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 1.905 cm x 8.5725 cm x 3.175 cmleaflet: 5/8 in x 3 3/16 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 8.09625 cm x 2.54 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f31a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306169

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