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Rauner Jolly Jack Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by Hugo Rauner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Jolly Jack model in the key of C, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Jolly Jack
GERMANY

(and):

MADE BY
HUGO RAUNER
(BERGRAUNER) GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Rauner, Hugo
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
harmonica: 3/4 in x 3 15/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 1.905 cm x 10.00125 cm x 2.69875 cm
box: 1 in x 4 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 10.795 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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