Prima Donna Harmonica

Prima Donna Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Prima Donna model with 20 double holes and 40 reeds. This harmonica has a brown and red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with engraved and embossed decoration attached to the top and bottom with screws. It is engraved:

PRIMA DONNA
REG.No77647
GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
place made
Germany
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 15/16 in x 6 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 2.38125 cm x 16.1925 cm x 4.1275 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.194
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.194
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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