Meinel-Schlossmeinel Flutonica Harmonica: Museum Object and Cultural History
Meinel-Schlossmeinel Flutonica Harmonica: maker: C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel. Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
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This harmonica was made by C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Flutonica model, with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has a light brown stained comb with three finger holes to produce a trembling sound, and a removable end cap to control volume. The harmonica is stamped:
Materials, dates and provenance
- maker: C.H. Meinel-Schlossmeinel
- Object Name: harmonica
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 5 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 13.6525 cm x 1.905 cm
- place made: Germany
- ID Number: 1988.0783.368
- accession number: 1988.0783
- catalog number: 1988.0783.368
- Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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