Pitch pipe harmonica
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1926-1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelTrutone Vocal Chromatic P2
Serial No.None
SignedTop cover signed: M. HOHNER's / (Vocal, Chromatic) / "Trutone" Pitch Pipe / THE WORLD'S BEST! / MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsSlide marked: patent #1710502 (1929) and D. R. P. #489790 (1936)DescriptionTen-note chromatic pitch pipe made in standard rectangular harmonica shape, with mouthpiece and slider. Chrome-plated steel cover plates, mouthpiece and slider. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 4 holes. Brass reed plate. Total of 10 reeds. Original cardboard box. Dimensions4 x 1-1/8 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08861
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1900-1920 ca.
