Diatonic harmonica, E
Maker
Ferdinand J. Strauss
Date1920-1940
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelLoutone No. 500
Serial No.None
SignedBoth covers: STRAUSS / LOUTONE / HARMONICA / REGISTERED GES. GESCH MADE IN GERMANYDescriptionDiatonic harmonica in cylindrical shape with a bell-shaped resonator assembled on top, resembling a small sousaphone bell. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 10 rectangular holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 20 reeds. Original cardboard box.Dimensions4 x 4 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08087
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