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Huang Musette 24 Tremolo Tuned Harmonica

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by Huang in China, undetermined date. It is a Musette 24 Tremolo model with 24 double holes and 48 reeds. This harmonica has a black plastic comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is engraved:

Huang Musette
TREMOLO TUNED

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Huang
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
Object Name
harmonica
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