Chromatic harmonica
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Trade Name
B. Minevitch
Date1936
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelBorrah Minevitch Technique Tone Piano Effects No. 65
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the front casing: GERMANY (written sideways, top to bottom) / Borrah Minevitch / Piano / Key / Effects / TECHNIQUE / TONE / HARMONCIAMarkingsStamped on the back casing: [treble clef staff with notes in appropriate places] / D D# / (Eb) E F F# / (Gb) G# / (Ab) A Bb / (A#) B C C# / (Db) D D# / (Eb) E F F# / (Gb) G# / (Ab) A Bb / (A#) B C C# / (Db) DDescriptionIn-line, 2-octave chromatic harmonica from D to D in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 25 holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 50 brass reeds (2 reeds per hole, same note). Original cardboard box.Dimensions8-1/2 x 1-1/8 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08512
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