The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-001.



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Item Type: Concertina

Summary Labels and Serial Numbers End Frets Fingering System Straps and Holding Devices Fret Baffle Action Board Reeds and Reed Pans Bellows Case and Other

Bellows

Bellows Summary: The bellows are in a very fragmentary state, with almost all parts separated from each other (though all appear to be present). They are of stippled green leather, with the earliest "Gilt Circle and Dot" papers. As with many of the Collection's items originating from the King's College attic storerooms which housed the remnants of the Wheatstone Laboratory collection, this item is in fragile condition.

Bellows Inside: The reed-pans sit upon a "French Cradle" within the raised bellows-frame.

Bellows Inside Material: Thick dark green chamois lining to frame.

Inner Bellows Cradle: A French Cradle within the raised bellows-frame.

Bellows Outside: The bellows are in a very fragmentary state, with almost all parts separated from each other (though all appear to be present). They are of stippled green leather, with the earliest "Gilt Circle and Dot" paper pattern.

Bellows Folds and Features: Four folds, with the earliest "Gilt Circle and Dot" papers.

Bellows Leather colour: Stippled green leather.






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The Concertina Museum Collection

Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams

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