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Diatonic double harmonica, C
Diatonic double harmonica, C
Diatonic double harmonica, C

Diatonic double harmonica, C

Date1875-1917 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Serial No.none
Signednone
MarkingsEmbossed on the front and back casings: [2 griffons holding a shield with a six-pointed star in the center] / [bust facing right inside a circle] two hands clasped together] DRESDEN / 1876 [inside a circle]
DescriptionMetal casings, wooden comb painted dark brown, 2 reed plates with 16 brass reeds each, 32 reeds. 16 holes, 1 reed per hole, blow and draw notes alternate holes. 32 holes, 64 reeds total.

This early double-sided harmonica has spring-action clappers attached to the wood comb, wide enough to accommodate the bells.
DimensionsLength of Harmonica section: 117 mm
Height: 15.7 mm
Width: 28.4 mm
Length: 260 mm
Height of bells: 37.5 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, June 1995.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08636
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