Meinel-Schlossmeinel Kentucky Home Harmonica

Meinel-Schlossmeinel Kentucky Home Harmonica

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This harmonica was made by C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel in Germany, undetermined date. It is The Kentucky Home model, with 14 double holes and 14 reeds. This harmonica has a white painted wooden comb with white plastic and metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom. It is embossed:

The Kentucky Home
HARMONICA
C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel – Make, Germany

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
maker
C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel
place made
Germany
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.905 cm x 11.43 cm x 2.8575 cm
overall: 1 1/8 in x 4 13/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 12.22375 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.383
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.383
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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