Hohner Big Boy Harmonica: Museum Object and Cultural History
Hohner Big Boy Harmonica: maker: Hohner, M.. Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
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This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Big Boy model, with 4 single holes and 8 reeds. This harmonica has a black and red stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with rivets, and a metal hoop. It is engraved:
Materials, dates and provenance
- maker: Hohner, M.
- Object Name: harmonica
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 7/16 in x 1 7/16 in x 1/2 in; 1.11125 cm x 3.65125 cm x 1.27 cm
- place made: Germany
- ID Number: 1988.0783.013
- accession number: 1988.0783
- catalog number: 1988.0783.013
- Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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