Harmonica (toy)
Maker
Y. T. S.
Date1955-1965 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
ModelGloria
Serial No.none
SignedOne cover signed: Y. T. S. / JAPANMarkingsOne cover marked: row of 6 verticle "barrels" each with one letter of the model name: G L O R I A
DescriptionMetal casings with raised bottom edge, wooden comb painted red. Although this harmonica has 10 reeds, they are either so badly out of tune, suggesting it was never intended for serious use. It may have been manufactured specifically as a toy.
According to Bates, this is a copy of a Hohner model of the same name.
Dimensions4-3/4 x 1 inches
ProvenancePurchased by donor, May 1994.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08200
On View
Not on view
