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Miniature diatonic harmonica
Miniature diatonic harmonica
Miniature diatonic harmonica

Miniature diatonic harmonica

Date1945-1950 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsStamped on the front and back casings: JAPANDescriptionThis one-hole toy miniature harmonica has only "JAPAN" stamped on each side. The harmonica, with a loop on the reed plate for a chain, is shaped like a trapezoid. The tin casings are painted silver and wooden comb is painted red.DimensionsLength: 28.3 mm
Width: 13.5 mm
Height: 9.6 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, May 1994.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08147
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