Hornophone Twin Harmonica

Hornophone Twin Harmonica

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Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by an unknown maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Twin Hornophone model, with 20 single holes and 40 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates and two resonators attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. The instrument is stamped:

HORNOPHONE
MADE IN GERMANY

(and):

TWIN
MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
harmonica
place made
Germany
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 15/16 in x 8 1/2 in x 4 in; 4.92125 cm x 21.59 cm x 10.16 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.568
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.568
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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