The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-002.



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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

Straps and Holding Devices

Thumb-straps Summary: Possibly original green leather straps, with linene stiffener within. Could be later since the strap-metals have but a single screw, but the frets show evidence of extra screw-holes beneath the strap mounting. Could have been possible added when the previous single-layer rosewood fretwork was replaced.

Thumb-strap Material: Green leather with linen interior

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Slot

Thumb-straps Original: Possibly original green leather straps, with linene stiffener within.

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: LH: original 18mm nickel screw, knurled and grooved. RH: rough brass replacement






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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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