La Traviata Harmonica
La Traviata Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by and undetermined maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a La Traviata model in the key of C, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds, and 13 resonators. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with scroll decoration, attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. It is stamped:
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LA
TRAVIATA
REGISTERED No264852 MADE IN GERMANY - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 5/16 in x 4 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.33375 cm x 11.90625 cm x 3.4925 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.179
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.179
- 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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