Accordion
Object/Artifact
One accordion made by M. Hohner with case. Accordion has leather straps and metal latches to hold it together, and carved wooden front and back boards. Treble keyboard has 21 push buttons while the bass keyboard has 8. Leather straps on the side allow the musician to properly hold the instrument. Stamped M. Hohner in multiple places.
2025.05.002.a-b
Mattias Hohner began making instrument in Trossingen, Germany in 1857. Eventually accordions and harmonicas became his specialty. This instrument belonged to the donors grandfather.
Genesee Country Village and Museum
M. Hohner
1903
Trossingen
Germany
Central Europe
Europe
Manufacturer's Mark
Multiple places
M. Hohner Accordeon
Small plaques with a photo of M. Hohner reading "M. Hohner Accordeon Best Made" adorn the instrument in numerous locations. "M. Honer Accordeon" is also stamped on the front and one the leather straps.
6-1/4 in
11-1/2 in
13-1/2 in
Case measures 9 in H x 16 1/4 in W x 15 1/2 in L
2
1 accordion, 1 case
Wood
Leather
Metal
Paper
felt