Hitler Jugend Harmonica
Hitler Jugend Harmonica
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- Description
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This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Germany, 1940s. It is a Hitler Jugend model in the key of C, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a brown and black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. It is engraved:
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[swastika] HITLER
JUGEND - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5/8 in x 3 7/8 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 9.8425 cm x 2.54 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.362
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.362
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
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- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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