Harmonotone Harmonica

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by Harmonica Reed Corp. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after 1945. It is a Harmotone model with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a clear plastic comb with red and white plastic cover plates adhered to top and bottom. The harmonica is cast:

Harmotone
HARMONICA
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN
PATENTS PENDING
MADE IN U.S.A.
HARMONIC REED CORP.
PHILA PA

This harmonica features U.S. Patent No. 2,373,129 dated April 10, 1945, for the construction of harmonica reed plates and reeds, by Finn H. Magnus of West Caldwell, New Jersey.

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Harmonic Reed Corporation
date made
after 1945
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 15/16 in x 4 3/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.38125 cm x 10.63625 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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