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Hornophone Twin Harmonica

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This harmonica was made by an unknown maker in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Twin Hornophone model, with 20 single holes and 40 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates and two resonators attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. The instrument is stamped:

HORNOPHONE
MADE IN GERMANY

(and):

TWIN
MADE IN GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 15/16 in x 8 1/2 in x 4 in; 4.92125 cm x 21.59 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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