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La Traviata Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by and undetermined maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a La Traviata model in the key of C, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds, and 13 resonators. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates with scroll decoration, attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. It is stamped:

LA
TRAVIATA
REGISTERED No264852 MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 5/16 in x 4 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.33375 cm x 11.90625 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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