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Hohner Echo Double Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is an Echo Double Model in the keys of C and G, with 48 double holes and 96 reeds. The harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates nailed to the top and top and bottom. It is embossed:

ECHO
BELL METAL REEDS
REGISTERED
MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Hohner, M.
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7/8 in x 6 3/4 in x 2 in; 2.2225 cm x 17.145 cm x 5.08 cm
overall: 1 in x 6 3/4 in x 2 in; 2.54 cm x 17.145 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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