Huang Cadet 12 Chromatic Harmonica
Huang Cadet 12 Chromatic Harmonica
- Description (Brief)
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This harmonica was made by Huang in China, undetermined date. It is a Cadet 12 Chromatic model, with 12 single holes and 48 reeds. Tis harmonica has a black plastic comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws, and a metal slide. Accessioned with original purple plush-lined leatherette case. The harmonica is engraved:
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Huang CADET 12
THREE CHROMATIC OCTAVES -
(and):
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MADE IN CHINA
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- maker
- Huang
- place made
- China
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- harmonica: 1 1/8 in x 6 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 16.8275 cm x 4.445 cm
- case: 1 7/8 in x 8 in x 3 1/4 in; 4.7625 cm x 20.32 cm x 8.255 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.515
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.515
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
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- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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