harmonica: 1 15/16 in x 6 in x 7 1/8 in; 4.92125 cm x 15.24 cm x 18.0975 cm
case: 2 3/4 in x 6 5/8 in x 10 in; 6.985 cm x 16.8275 cm x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
harmonica
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
early 1950s – mid-1970s
Description:
<p>This harmonetta was made by M. Hohner in Germany, early 1950s – mid-1970s. It has 18 double holes with 32 hexagonal buttons in harmonic table note layout. This harmonetta has a black plastic comb with a gold tone metal body with air holes. Accessioned with original leather covered wooden case.
<p>The harmonetta combines features of the harmonica and the melodica. Individual notes can be played by depressing a single button. Chords can be played by depressing multiple adjoining buttons.</p>
<p>German musician and engineer Ernst Zacharias (b. 1924) invented the harmonetta and has received over 90 patents for Hohner, including plastic recorders and watch and clock mechanisms.</p>
