Hohner Sunbird Tremolo Harmonica

Hohner Sunbird Tremolo Harmonica

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This harmonica was made by Hohner in China, undetermined date. It is a Sunbird Tremolo Model with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica a brown plastic comb with black and gold colored metal cover plates attached to top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. Printed on the top of the harmonica:

SUNBIRD
HOHNER
INTERNATIONAL
MADE IN CHINA

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
maker
Hohner
place made
China
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 1 in; 1.905 cm x 13.335 cm x 2.54 cm
harmonica: 13/16 in x 5 1/8 in x 1 1/16 in; 2.06375 cm x 13.0175 cm x 2.69875 cm
box: 1 1/8 in x 5 7/16 in x 1 7/16 in; 2.8575 cm x 13.81125 cm x 3.65125 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.133
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.133
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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