Hohner Echo Harmonica

Description:

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an Echo model in the key of C, with 14 double holes and 28 reeds. This harmonica has a light brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates screwed to the top and bottom. It is stamped and embossed:

ECHO
BELL METAL REEDS
MADE IN REP. OF IRELAND

Maker: Hohner, M.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Ireland

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0783.121Catalog Number: 1988.0783.121Accession Number: 1988.0783

Object Name: harmonica

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 4 5/8 in x 1 1/16 in; 1.905 cm x 11.7475 cm x 2.69875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-c938-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1803756

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