Swing Band Harmonica
Swing Band Harmonica
- Description
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This harmonica was made by an unknown maker in Germany U.S. Zone, around 1945-1949. It is a Swing Band model, in the key of C, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a yellow and black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. The harmonica is engraved:
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SWING BAND
MADE IN GERMANY U.S. ZONE - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harmonica
- date made
- 1945-1949
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3/4 in x 3 7/8 in x 1 in; 1.905 cm x 9.8425 cm x 2.54 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.533
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.533
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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