Chantal Teakettle with Hohner Harmonica Whistle

Chantal Teakettle with Hohner Harmonica Whistle

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Description
This teakettle was made in Germany for Lentrade, Inc. of Houston, Texas, 1980s. It is part of the Chantal line of teakettles made of enamel on steel, with a Hohner harmonica whistle which hits the notes E flat and E as the water comes to a boil. Accessioned with original box.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
kettle
date made
1980s
place made
West Germany
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
enamel (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
kettle: 8 1/4 in x 8 1/4 in x 6 3/4 in; 20.955 cm x 20.955 cm x 17.145 cm
box: 8 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in x 7 1/4 in; 20.955 cm x 19.05 cm x 18.415 cm
ID Number
1988.0783.666
catalog number
1988.0783.666
accession number
1988.0783
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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