Rauner Victor Harmonica: Museum Object and Cultural History
Rauner Victor Harmonica: maker: Rauner, F. A.. Object Name: harmonica. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
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This harmonica was made by F. A. Rauner in Germany, undetermined date. It is The Victor model, with 16 double holes and 32 reeds. This harmonica has a brown stained wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws. It is engraved:
The Victor GUARANTEED FINEST GERMAN MAKE THE IDEAL OF ALL ARTISTS MADE IN GERMANY R.G.M NR. 150321
Materials, dates and provenance
- maker: Rauner, F. A.
- Object Name: harmonica
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 7/8 in x 4 13/16 in x 1 3/16 in; 2.2225 cm x 12.22375 cm x 3.01625 cm
- place made: Germany
- ID Number: 1988.0783.379
- accession number: 1988.0783
- catalog number: 1988.0783.379
- Credit Line: The Peter Kassan Collection
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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