Huang Musette 16 Tremolo Harmonica

Huang Musette 16 Tremolo Harmonica

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Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by Huang in China, undetermined date. It is a Musette 16 model with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica has a black plastic comb with metal cover plates at to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Huang Musette
TREMOLO TUNED

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
maker
Huang
place made
China
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
harmonica: 13/16 in x 5 1/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.06375 cm x 13.0175 cm x 2.8575 cm
box: 1 3/16 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 7/16 in; 3.01625 cm x 13.97 cm x 3.65125 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.516
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.516
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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