The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-109.



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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

Straps Summary: Later "West Street" black Leather straps, replacing the gilt embossed green leather straps that would have borne a pattern the same as that embossed upon each side of the bellows-frame.

Thumb-straps Summary: Later "West Street" black Leather straps.

Thumb-strap Material: Later black Leather straps

Thumb-strap Decoration: None

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: 3 Holes, replacing the original slotted straps.

Thumb-straps Replacement: Yes, Wheatstone West Street replacements.

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two 18.5mm chamfered nickel screws, with original shiny green leather washers.





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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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