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Description:

This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Shanghai, China, undetermined date. It is a Hero model in the key of C, with 24 double holes and 48 reeds. This harmonica has a black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nails. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Hero Harmonica
SHANGHAI, CHINA

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China: Shanghai, ShanghaiChina: Shanghai, Shanghai

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.346Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.346

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: harmonica: 7/8 in x 7 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 17.78 cm x 2.8575 cmbox: 1 5/16 in x 7 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 3.33375 cm x 18.7325 cm x 3.81 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record Id: nmah_1306409

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