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Huang Chordet 20 Double Harmonica

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by Huang in China, undetermined date. It is a Chordet 20 model, comprised of 2 harmonicas hinged together at a right angle, with 60 double holes and 120 reeds. This harmonica has black plastic combs with metal cover plates attached with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original purple plush-lined leatherette case and crdboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Huang CHORDET 20

(and):

Huang MADE IN CHINA

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Huang
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
harmonica: 2 1/4 in x 9 1/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 5.715 cm x 23.01875 cm x 3.4925 cm
case: 2 5/16 in x 9 13/16 in x 3 3/8 in; 5.87375 cm x 24.92375 cm x 8.5725 cm
box: 2 1/2 in x 10 in x 3 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 25.4 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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