Friend Harmonica
Friend Harmonica
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- Description
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This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Occupied Japan, 1948-1952. It is a Friend model, with 6 single holes and 2 reeds. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to top and bottom. It is embossed and engraved:
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Friend
MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- date made
- 1948-1952
- place made
- Japan: Japan
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 9/16 in x 3 3/8 in x 7/8 in; 1.42875 cm x 8.5725 cm x 2.2225 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.503
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.503
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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