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Hohner Marine Band Tremolo Double Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Marine Band Tremolo model with 40 double holes and 80 reeds. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with air holes screwed to the top and bottom. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is embossed:

MARINE BAND
TREMOLO
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)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 8 3/16 in x 1 15/16 in; 1.905 cm x 20.79625 cm x 4.92125 cm
harmonica: 7/8 in x 8 1/8 in x 2 in; 2.2225 cm x 20.6375 cm x 5.08 cm
box: 1 1/4 in x 8 3/8 in x 2 5/16 in; 3.175 cm x 21.2725 cm x 5.87375 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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