Thanks for the information about the accordion reeds. I received two responses about that, so that has been great. If anyone has an idea about the other object, I'd love to know what you think!

Ann





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From: nicole brandon <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Mon, June 28, 2010 4:20:31 PM
Subject: Re: Mystery Objects

Anita,
 
the objects in the first image look similar to some accordion reeds recovered from a tavern/inn site dating roughly 1870 to 1890.  Anne Raab's reeds might be from a concertina, a similar instrument to the accordion.  A quick internet search will showcase various images of the instrument and reeds.
 
Nicole Brandon
 
 
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Received: Monday, June 28, 2010, 4:39 PM


Anne Raab has found several unidentified artifacts and would like help
in figuring out what they are. Here is a link to my archaeology blog
where I have posted her notes and the photos:  http://ow.ly/24nK4

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