Diatonic harmonica, C
Maker
Yamaha
Date1915 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
ModelCoronation
Serial No.None
SignedNoneMarkingsOn the top plate is the word: BUTTERFLY and an impression of a butterfly in a central circleAt the left end is "1915" in a circle and a symbol above; at other end is "NO/152" in a circle and a man's head (Mr. Yamaha?) above.
MADE IN JAPAN is in small letters. On the other plate is: CORONATION at an angle and: Made in JAPAN in large, fancy lettersDescriptionDiatonic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated cover plates. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 10 square holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 20 reeds. Original flip-top cardboard box. Dimensions4 x 1 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07775
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