Chromatic harmonica, C
Date1923-1950 ca.
Place MadeBrazil, South America
ModelMembi
Serial No.None
SignedSigned: Both covers: Membi / HERING'S CROMATIC HARMONICA / IND. BRAZILIERA MADE IN BRAZILMarkingsStamped hole numbers.DescriptionChromatic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb and double-chamber construction with 10 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome-plated metal. The mouthpiece has square holes. Straight, push slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism (missing). Brass reed plates. Total of 40 reeds. Original flip-top, wooden hardcase.Dimensions4-7/8 x 1-1/2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07865
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