Kay St. Louis Harmonica

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Description:

This harmonica was made by Kay in South Korea, undetermined date. It is a St. Louis model in the key of G, 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 stamped:

[Kay logo] ST. LOUIS

Maker: Kay

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: South Korea

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.314Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.314

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 13/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 2.06375 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.69875 cmcase: 15/16 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.38125 cm x 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-bdf6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306376

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