The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-261.



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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: Original straps of green leather, very similar those upon the earliest Prowse instrument in the Collection, C-251, William Prowse 48-Key English serial No 13.

Thumb-straps Summary: Original straps of green leather

Thumb-strap Material: Green leather

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Slot to Strap-screw.

Thumb-straps Original: Yes

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two original knurled and chamfered nickel strap-screws, 17mm diameter. Rectangular brass insert to action frame, with two steel screws..





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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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