Diatonic harmonica
Maker
Ferdinand J. Strauss
Date1925 ca.
Place DistributedYonkers, New York, United States
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelLoudspeaker
Serial No.none
SignedOn metal casing: STRAUSS /TRADE MARK - REGISTERED - D. R. G. M. - LOUDSPEAKER / MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsOn metal casing: [image of an old Phonograph horn] DOROPHONE
DescriptionFerdinand J. Strauss' Loudspeaker model harmonica. This is an anomaly, as it has the same cover plate as the Strauss "Loudspeaker" harmonica, but its design, especially the horn, is the same as the "My Loutone" model.
Dimensions4 x 6-3/4 inches
ProvenancePurchased by donor, June 1996.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08004
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