The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-016.



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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: Fine green leather thumb-straps, possibly an early replacement, since the fretwork beneath the thumb-straps shows evidence of an earlier pair of smaller holes for securing screws.

Thumb-strap Material: Green leather thumb-straps, impressed lines to edges.

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Holes

Thumb-straps Original: Yes

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two original single-knurled and chamfered nickel strap-screws, 18mm diameter. Inset brass circular screw inserts, secured by single steel screw





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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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