Creation Date

1890
1889 – 1900

Description

A box like accordion with bellows set within panels of imitation oak wood. Much ornamentation of tin at corners and on center panels. 6.5 x 10 x 5.5 inches. It has two sets of reeds and double bellows. A strap of leather formerly lined with red flannel makes the handle. The bellows lining is gold with red crown design.
The accordion and the mouth organ were the instruments used for family gatherings, local dances and just plain pleasure playing.