Hohner Chrometta 8 Harmonica
Hohner Chrometta 8 Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Chrometta 8 model in the key of C, with 8 single holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica has a red plastic comb with gold-tone curved metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws, and a metal slide. Accessioned with original lacquered paper case. The harmonica is stamped:
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Chrometta 8
M. Hohner
MADE IN GERMANY - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- maker
- Hohner, M.
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 in x 5 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 13.0175 cm x 3.81 cm
- harmonica: 1 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in x 1 9/16 in; 2.8575 cm x 13.0175 cm x 3.96875 cm
- case: 1 3/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 14.605 cm x 5.3975 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.138
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.138
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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