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Miniature diatonic harmonica, A

Miniature diatonic harmonica, A

Date: 1980-1985 ca.
Place Made:Sao Paolo, Brazil, South America
Serial No: none
SignedEmbossed on the front and back covers: HERING
Markingsnone
DescriptionMetal casings, red plastic comb, 2 reed plates with 4 reeds each, 8 reeds. 4 holes, 2 reeds per hole (1 blow, 1 draw).

Alfred Hering, a German immigrant to Brazil, founded the company in 1923. He previously worked as a Hohner sales representative, serving the considerable German Brazilian populations of the South and Southeast Regions. While the company primarily manufactured accordions, it also made harmonicas and musical toys.
DimensionsLength: 34.7 mm
Width: 13 mm
Height: 11 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, October 1995.
Credit Line: Alan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 08730