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M. Hohner Piccolo Harmonica

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Piccolo model with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a black stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. It is engraved:

PICCOLO

(and stamped):

GRAND PRIX GENEVE
TRADE MARK
[two hands holding a disc]
GESTL.
GESCH.
GRAND PRIX PARIS
1937
M. HOHNER
MADE IN GERMANY/FABRIQÚE EN ALLEMAGNE

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Hohner, M.
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9/16 in x 3 1/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.42875 cm x 7.9375 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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