Harmonica (mouth organ), nominal pitch: F

M. Hohner

Alternative Title

Harmonica.

Instrument

Mouth organ

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

M. Hohner

Date Made

Mid 20th Century

Description

Technical description: Wood comb, brass and german silver plates; brass free reeds. 10 pairs of reeds. Compass 3 incomplete diatonic octaves F₄ to F₇. Signature/Marks: Inscribed on upper metal plate "ECHO" "SUPER / VAMPER" "MADE IN / GERMANY"; on lower plate "TRADE MARK / GESETZL. / GESCH. / M. HOHNER / MADE IN GERMANY" "FABRIQUE EN ALLEMAGNE" and with various medals; and to far right of upper plate "F". Specific literature references: G.S. (1968) No. 444.

Measurements

100.5.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

0278