M. Hohner's Old Standby Harmonica

Description (Brief):

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an Old Standby model, in the key of E, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. The harmonica has a brown and black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws. It is stamped:

Description (Brief)

M.HOHNER’s OLD STANDBY
FOUNDER OF THE FACTORY
REGISTERED
MADE IN GERMANY
M. HOHNER

Maker: Hohner, M.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.539Accession Number: 1988.0783Catalog Number: 1988.0783.539

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 in; 1.74625 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.54 cmoverall: 11/16 in x 4 in x 1 in; 1.74625 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.54 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-4e80-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1306605

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