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F.A. Rauner Wild West Double Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by F.A. Rauner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Wild West Double model in the keys of C and G, with 32 double holes and 64 reeds. This harmonica has a red-brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates nailed to sides. It is stamped and engraved:

MADE BY F.A.RAUNER GERMANY
THE WILD WEST
MADE IN GERMANY…GES.SESCHÜTZT No82834

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)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 4 3/4 in x 2 1/16 in; 2.54 cm x 12.065 cm x 5.23875 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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