Trumpet Call Harmonica

Hohner

ca. 1915 · Wood, metal · Musical Instruments

Since their invention in about 1830, harmonicas have been folk and novelty instruments. They come in a range of types, including chromatic, bass, tremolo, chord, and octave harmonicas. Sonic and visual novelty helped makers sell instruments. This "trumpet call" harmonica features trumpet bells to modify its timbre and attract attention.

Artist

Hohner

Date

ca. 1915

Medium

Wood, metal

Culture

German

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Robert Alonzo Lehman Bequest, 2005