Star Band Harmonica

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description

This harmonica was made by undetermined maker in Poland, undetermined date. It is a Star Band model in the key of G, with 12 double holes and 24 reeds. This harmonica has a red stained wooden comb with curved metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. It is embossed and stamped:

STAR BAND
HARMONICA
POLAND

Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
The Peter Kassan Collection
ID Number
1988.0783.259
accession number
1988.0783
catalog number
1988.0783.259
Object Name
harmonica
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 4 in x 1 3/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm x 3.4671 cm
place made
Poland
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1306322
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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