Diatonic harmonica, C
Maker
Ferdinand J. Strauss
Date1925 ca.
Place DistributedYonkers, New York, United States
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelLoudspeaker
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on the front and back casing: STRAUSS / TRADEMARK REGISTERED D. R. G. M. / Doraphone / The LOUDSPEAKER / MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsStamped on the front casing: C
DescriptionLoudspeaker model harmonica, imported from Germany for resale by the Ferdinand Strauss Harmonica Co., New York, patented November 10, 1925. The horn resonator, intended to be reminicient of a phonograph horn, is removable so that the harmonica can fit inside its box.
DimensionsLength: 99.4 mm
Height: 23.7 mm
Width: 27.8 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, May 1997.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07820
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