Chord harmonica
Maker
Yamaha
Date1940-1950 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
ModelOrchestra Series-8 minor chord
Serial No.None
SignedBottom signed: YAMAHA MINOR CHORD HARMONICAMarkingsTop plate marked: ORCHESTRA SERIES / [butterfly trademark]DescriptionIn-line, eight-minor-chord harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated cover plates. Wooden with double-chamber construction with 8 compartments arranged in groups of chord (5 holes) and bass notes (2 holes). Brass reed plates. Total of 56 reeds. Dimensions10-5/8 x 1-3/4 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08620
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