Re: [Harp-L] re:Origins of the Neck Rack

[Philharpn@xxxxxxx]

The Excelsior Harmonica Holder shoulder brace harmonica rack is displayed on 
page 208 of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalogue of 1902 Edition (facsimile with 
intro by Cleveland Amory).

So the should brace rack could be over a 100 years old.
It is priced at 30 cents. (If by mail, 15 cents extra.) The wire harp rack I 
mentioned in my earlier post is not shown in the facsimile reprint -- but that 
may be due missing pages.   The accordions-harmonica pages run 205, 208, 208. 
The book is full of missing pages.

Two wire braces hook over the shoulders. A wooden brace rests on the breast 
bone and wires extend upward to the harp-holder itself.

Phil Lloyd




In a message dated 6/25/08 10:34:47 AM, customharmonicas@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Hello,
> I have a Harmonica rack made of wood that is very old and would predate any 
> wire or metal rack.
> It is very well made and has shoulder braces rather than going behind the 
> neck. Man, this thing is old.
> I do often use my blues tools rack that I got from Richard Sleigh.
> What I'd really like to get is Vern's Hands-free Chromatic and his ergonomic 
> neck rack.
> 
> All the Best,
> Jimmy
> http://customharmonicas.com
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