Hohner Harmonette Harmonica
Hohner Harmonette Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, ca. 1912-1924. It is a Harmonette model, with 14 double holes and 28 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws. The harmonica is inserted into a red painted wooden harp-shaped case with metal sides and a sound hole on top. The harp-shaped box is stamped:
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HARMONETTE
M. HOHNER
GERMANY - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- date made
- ca 1912-1924
- maker
- Hohner, M.
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 15/16 in x 4 7/8 in x 3 1/4 in; 2.38125 cm x 12.3825 cm x 8.255 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.389
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.389
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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