Miniature harmonica
Maker
Gustav A. Doerfel
Distributor
Buegeleisen & Jacobson
Trade Name
J. S. Duss
Date1910-1950 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Place DistributedNew York, New York, United States, North America
ModelSanitary Radio Trumpet
Serial No.None
SignedGAD cube trademark on resonatorMarkingsOne side signed: THE BABY DUSS / B. & J. IMPORTERS / GERMANYOne side marked: 1.2.3.4.5DescriptionMiniature harmonica assembled onto a small free-reed whistle resonator. The harmonica has a rectangular shape, chrome-plated cover plates, wooden comb with single-chamber construction and 5 holes, brass reed plates, and 10 reeds total. The resonator is a conical, chrome-plated steel bell horn with a porcelain mouthpiece, single reed. Dimensions5 x 1-1/4 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08607
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