Horn Harmonica: Museum Object and Cultural History
Horn Harmonica: Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: metal (overall material). Measurements: overall: 14 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 35.56 cm x 16.51 cm x 8.255 cm.
The object in the museum catalogue
This wind instrument was made by an unknown maker in Czechoslovakia, undetermined date. It is a curved, horn-shaped instrument that makes a harmonica-like sound. It is made of brass with a mouthpiece and 6 buttons that resemble pistons. The instrument is marked:
Materials, dates and provenance
- Object Name: harmonica
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 14 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 35.56 cm x 16.51 cm x 8.255 cm
- place made: Czechoslovakia
- ID Number: 1988.0783.573
- accession number: 1988.0783
- catalog number: 1988.0783.573
- Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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