Tremolo Concert Double Harmonica

Tremolo Concert Double Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker, undetermined date. It is a Tremolo Concert model in the keys of A/E and D/G, with 96 double holes and 192 reeds. This harmonica has a black stained wooden comb with stamped gold decorations and metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. The harmonica is embossed:

TREMOLO
CONCERT

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
Date made
ca 1902
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7/8 in x 15 7/16 in x 2 1/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 39.21125 cm x 5.3975 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.371
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.371
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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