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Pohl Justrite Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by P. Pohl in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Justrite model with 10 double holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb; metal cover plates attached to the sides with nails. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is embossed:

JUSTRITE
MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
P. Pohl
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 3 9/16 in x 15/16 in; 1.5875 cm x 9.04875 cm x 2.38125 cm
harmonica: 11/16 in x 3 5/8 in x 1 in; 1.74625 cm x 9.2075 cm x 2.54 cm
box: 7/8 in x 4 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 10.31875 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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