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

Diatonic harmonica, C

Date1950-1970 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelVarsity, The
Serial No.None
SignedOn bottom cover: GRETSCH / HARMONICA (in outline) / WITH New / PROTECTONGUE IMPROVEMENT / D. R. G. M. AND FOREIGN PAT. / REAL BRASS PLATESMarkingsTop cover: The VARSITY / HARMONICADescriptionDiatonic 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. Original cardboard box.Dimensions4 x 1 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08108
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