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Hohner Band Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Hohner Band model in the key of B, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. It has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates nailed to the top and bottom. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Hohner Band
Made by M. Hohner Germany

(and the box is embossed):

Hohner Band
No132 Made by M.Hohner 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)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 4 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.54 cm
harmonica: 11/16 in x 4 in x 1 in; 1.74625 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.54 cm
box: 15/16 in x 4 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.38125 cm x 10.795 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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