Small Wonder:

Confirming its important place in American history, the harmonica was once the focus of a featured exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Housed at the National Museum of American History for three months in 1991, the Smithsonian exhibit “Small Wonder: The Harmonica in America” occupied a 17 foot long display case, packed with Hohner instruments, Hohner memorabilia, and photos of Hohner endorsees. Store displays, archival photos and posters were utilized, including art by Norman Rockwell, from the cover of Farm & Fireside magazine, dated June 1927. Artists represented, all of whom played Hohners, included Larry Adler, Sonny Terry, DeFord Bailey, The Harmonicats, Little Walter, Big Mama Thornton, Paul Butterfield, and Bob Dylan. Fifty Hohner harmonicas were used for the display, including models that Hohner sent to members of the U.S. Armed Forces taking part in Operation Desert Storm.

 The exhibit was launched on April 6th, 1991 "in an afternoon performance of popular standards and blues by the Capitol Harmonica Club and an evening concert of classical and jazz performances by Stan Harper and bluesmen John Cephas and Phil Wiggins" at the Carmichael Auditorium.