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Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
harmonica: 13/16 in x 5 3/16 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.06375 cm x 13.17625 cm x 2.8575 cm
box: 1 1/16 in x 5 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 2.69875 cm x 13.6525 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
harmonica
Place made:
Japan
Description:
<p>This harmonica was made by an undetermined maker in Japan, undetermined date. It is a Butterfly No. 1 model in the key of C, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is embossed:</p>
<p>TRADE MARK<br>Butterfly<br>NO. 1<br>MADE IN<br>JAPAN</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
The Peter Kassan Collection
ID Number:
1988.0783.315
Accession number:
1988.0783
Catalog number:
1988.0783.315
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Harmonicas
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f30b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1306377