Object Details
- Description
This harmonica was made by Alfredo Hering S. A. in Brazil, undetermined date. It is a Patria Formosa model in the key of C, with 12 double holes and 24 reeds. This harmonica has a yellow stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. Accessioned with original plastic case. The harmonica is engraved:
Patria Formosa
MARCA REGISTRADA INDUSTRIA BRASILEIRA- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Hering S. A., Alfredo
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- harmonica: 3/4 in x 4 9/16 in x 1 in; 1.905 cm x 11.58875 cm x 2.54 cm
- case: 7/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 2 in; 2.2225 cm x 14.605 cm x 5.08 cm
- Object Name
- harmonica
