Meinel-Schlossmeinel Happy Children Accordion

Meinel-Schlossmeinel Happy Children Accordion

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Description
This harmonica was made by C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Happy Children model, with 4 metal keys, and two wooden handles. This accordion is made of red paper with floral images and an image of children dancing around a harmonica player.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
accordion
maker
C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel
place made
Germany
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in x 4 7/8 in x 2 7/8 in; 5.715 cm x 12.3825 cm x 7.3025 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.494
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.494
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Family & Social Life
Harmonicas
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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