ACCORDION

H1997.183

Small black accordion with wooden ends. The edges of the frames are covered with a matt black paper. Bellows themselves are cream leather; leather is covered with green, red and blue floral patterned paper. Each corner of the 2 wooden ends is hinged with a strip of silver coloured metal, embossed 'IMPERIAL/ ACCORDION/ MADE IN GERMANY'. An anchor symbol is embossed twice, below the word 'ACCORDEON' [sic]. Printed in silver on top of each handle end, 'LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY/ KALBE'S IMPERIAL MADE IN GERMANY'. Black felt loop nailed to base of one wooden handle, black and white striped fabric strap nailed to other handle. Cork plugged into one hole where stopper is missing. 10 key plugs on one handle, 3 on other.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1997.183
Accession Date: 10 Mar 1999
Acquisition Year: 1995
Credit: Merle Thompson

Material

Paper0 - Whole
Wood0 - Whole
Cork/Wood0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole
Felt/Textile0 - Whole
Textile0 - Whole
Leather0 - Whole

Measurement

height110mm
width220mm
length260mmCompacted.
length390mmExtended.

 


 

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