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Magic Harp Harmonica

Magic Harp Harmonica

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Description

This harmonica was made by an unknown maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Magic Harp model with 14 double holes and 28 reeds. This instrument is comprised of a red painted wooden comb and metal cover plates with resonator attached to the sides with nails. The instrument is embossed:

Magic Harp
MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
place made
Germany
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 7/16 in x 5 7/16 in x 2 3/8 in; 3.65125 cm x 13.81125 cm x 6.0325 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.555
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.555
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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