Böhm Silver Reeds Harmonica

Böhm Silver Reeds Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by F. A. Böhm in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Silver Reeds model, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica has a light brown stained wooden comb with plastic tortoise shell cover plates attached to top and bottom. It is embossed:

Silver Reeds
Gesetzlisch geschützt Made in Germany

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
maker
Bohm, F. A.
place made
Germany
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 5 1/16 in x 1 5/16 in; 1.905 cm x 12.85875 cm x 3.33375 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.381
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.381
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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