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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From: Anita Cohen-Williams <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Mystery Objects
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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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