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Maker:
Schunk, Johann  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paint (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
harmonica: 3/4 in x 5 in x 1 1/2 in; 1.905 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.81 cm
box: 1 in x 1 11/16 in x 5 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 4.28625 cm x 13.335 cm
Object Name:
harmonica
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
mid-20th century
Description:
<p>This harmonica was made by Johann Schunk in Germany, mid-20th century. It is a Bajazzo (Harlequin) Tremolo model, with 12 double holes and 24 reeds. It has a blue and red painted wooden comb, ornately painted metal covers attached to the sides. Accessioned with original paper box. The harmonica is printed:</p>
<p>TRADE [image of castle] MARK<br>HARLEQUIN<br>JOHANN SCHUNK<br>CATSTLE BEAND<br>GERMANY</p>
<p>(and printed on box):</p>
<p>BAJAZZO<br>ARTIST HARP</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Elizabeth McCullough
ID Number:
1991.0828.01
Accession number:
1991.0828
Catalog number:
1991.0828.01
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-d76b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1439999