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Tower Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Shanghai, China, undetermined date. It is a Tower model in the key of C, with 24 double holes and 48 reeds. This harmonica has a neon green plastic comb with metal cover plates attached to top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

[logo] [Chinese text] Tower
SHANGHAI, CHINA

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
harmonica: 7/8 in x 7 in x 1 3/16 in; 2.2225 cm x 17.78 cm x 3.01625 cm
box: 1 1/4 in x 7 5/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 3.175 cm x 18.57375 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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