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F.A. Rauner Diana Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by F. A. Rauner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Diana model in the key of C. with 14 double holes and 28 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with curved black painted metal cover plates nailed to sides. Accessioned with original box. The harmonica is painted:

DIANA

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Rauner, F. A.
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
harmonica: 1 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm
box: 1 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 4 7/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 4.7625 cm x 12.3825 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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