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Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 15/16 in x 6 5/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.38125 cm x 16.03375 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name:
harmonica
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
1948-1952
Description:
<p>This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in the U.S. Occupation Zone Germany, 1948-1952. It is a Music Master model in the key of G, with 12 single holes and 24 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. It is engraved:</p>
<p>THE MUSIC MASTER<br>MADE IN<br>U.S. ZONE<br>GERMANY</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
The Peter Kassan Collection
ID Number:
1988.0783.264
Accession number:
1988.0783
Catalog number:
1988.0783.264
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/ng49ca746b4-144a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1306327