Swing Band Harmonica

Description:

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:

SWING BAND
MADE IN GERMANY U.S. ZONE

Date Made: 1945-1949

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Popular Entertainment, Harmonicas

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.533Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.533

Object Name: harmonica

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

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-d821-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306599

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.