Diatonic harmonica
Date1950-1970 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelLonnie Glosson's Talking Harmonica
Serial No.None
SignedBottom signed: GRETSCH / HARMONICA / [trademark] / New / 'PROTECTONGUE' IMPROVEMENT / D. R. G. M. AND FOREIGN PAT. / REAL BRASS PLATESMarkingsTop cover marked: Lonnie Glosson's / TALKING HARMONICA / MADE IN GERMANYDescriptionDiatonic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 10 holes and metal "Protectongue" clad. Brass reed plates. Total of 20 reeds. Dimensions4 x 1 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08648
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