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Butterfly Musicale Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by Butterfly Harmonica in Occupied Japan, 1948-1952. It is a Musicale model, with 23 double holes and 46 reeds. This harmonica has a black painted wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws. It is stamped:

TRADE MARK

Butterfly [image of butterfly] Harmonica
MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN

(and):

Musicale

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1948-1952
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 15/16 in x 6 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.38125 cm x 17.145 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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