Hohner Double Bass Harmonica

Object Details

Hohner, M.

Description

This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Double Bass model with 48 double holes, and 96 reeds. This harmonica has an orange-stained wood comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails, and nuts and bolts. Accessioned with original leatherette covered box with purple plush and metal fittings. Cast on the metal cover plate:

M.HOHNER
MADE IN GERMANY

This harmonica was previously owned and played by Johnny Puleo (1907-1983), an American harmonica player and actor. Puleo got his big break after performing at a contest held by harmonica player and actor, Borrah Minevitch (born Boruch Meinewitz, 1902-1955), and leader of the group The Harmonica Rascals. After Minevitch’s death in 1955, Puleo formed his own group, The Harmonica Gang. The group performed throughout the world and made several recordings during their association. Puleo appeared in several television programs and films.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

GIft of Josephine M. DeRosa and Louise H. Puleo

ID Number

1991.0265.01

catalog number

1991.0265.01

accession number

1991.0265

Object Name

harmonica

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

metal (overall material)

leatherette (overall material)

Measurements

harmonica: 2 9/16 in x 23 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 6.50875 cm x 59.055 cm x 3.4925 cm

box: 2 7/16 in x 24 in x 3 3/8 in; 6.19125 cm x 60.96 cm x 8.5725 cm

place made

Germany

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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

Harmonicas

National Museum of American History

Record ID

nmah_1117166

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-a917-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa