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Hohner Sax Harmonica

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This wind instrument was made by M. .Hohner in Germany, Undetermined date. It is a Hohner Sax model with 12 keys. This instrument is made of metal and shaped like a Saxophone body and sounds like a harmonica. It has a metal tag that is cast:

The
Hohner Sax
MADE BY M. HOHNER
GERMANY

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Hohner
Hohner, M.
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 9 1/8 in x 17 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 23.1775 cm x 44.45 cm
Object Name
harmonica
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