Peak Blue Grass Harp Harmonica
Peak Blue Grass Harp Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by Peak in South Korea, around 1972. It is a Blue Grass model in the key of C, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a light brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. Accessioned with original plastic case. The harmonica is engraved:
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PEAK
BLUE GRASS HARP - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- Date made
- ca 1972
- place made
- South Korea
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- harmonica: 3/4 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.905 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.8575 cm
- box: 13/16 in x 4 5/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.06375 cm x 11.7475 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.303
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.303
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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