412.132 Sets of free reeds

Chord Harmonica consisting of two harmonicas attached by hinges. Inscribed and stamped on the top cover plates of both instruments: 'M. HOHNER/MADE IN GERMANY/GES DES AS ES Bb F C G D A E B'. Inscribed and stamped on the bottom cover plates of both instruments: 'M. HOHNER/MADE IN GERMANY'. Steel cover plates, wooden combs. 48 Chords, 192 holes, 384 reeds. Includes all major, minor, 7th, diminished and augmented chords in 4-part octave voicings. Blow and draw rows - 1 blow and 1 draw reed in each hole.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
2020.2.1
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 585 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
steel; wood
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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