Object Details
- Description
This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Marine Band Tremolo Quadruple model, in the keys of G, C, F, and D. This instrument is comprised of 4 harmonicas hinged together, with a total of 64 double holes and 128 reeds. It has red stained wooden combs with gold embossed patterns and metal cover plates with air holes attached to the tops and bottoms with screws. There is a metal handle at each end of the instrument. The harmonicas are embossed:
MARINE BAND
TREMOLO- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Edith R. Meggers
- Measurements
- box: 8 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 22.225 cm x 8.89 cm
- harmonica: 2 1/2 in x 8 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 21.9075 cm x 6.35 cm
- Object Name
- harmonica
