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