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Maker:
C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
harmonica: 8 15/16 in x 1 in; 22.70125 cm x 2.54 cm
box: 1 1/4 in x 9 1/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.175 cm x 23.1775 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
harmonica
Place made:
Germany
Description:
<p>This harmonica was made by C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Flutonica model in the key of E, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a light brown stained comb with three finger holes to produce a trembling sound, and a removable end cap to control volume. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is stamped:</p>
<p>FLUTONICA<br>C.H. MEINEL-SCHLOSSMEINEL-MARK</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
The Peter Kassan Collection
ID Number:
1988.0783.234
Accession number:
1988.0783
Catalog number:
1988.0783.234
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f3db-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1306297