Louis Lachenal manufactured concertinas for C Wheatstone & Co. from around 1848-1858 in a combined home and manufactory in Cheswick, England. He then establish up his own business 'Lachenal's' at 8 Little James Street in London. In 1863 the firm began advertising both 'Anglo and English concertinas, which were more expensive. Lachenal passed away in 1861, so his wife Elizabeth took over the business. The firm was sold to a group of five businessmen in about 1873 and in 1874 the firm became ‘Lachenal & Co.’ A Trade Mark application was made by Richard Ballinger on behalf of Lachenal & Co. on 31st August 1878 and the Number 19,555 was published in the Trade Mark Journal January 8, 1879. The symbol was an English-style reed-shoe with the words 'Trade Mark' and 'English Make'. It was stamped on the right-hand rail (handle) of the Lachenal Anglos, to distinguish them from the German-made ones. It seems that the company ceased business in 1933.This concertina, made in the late 19th to early 20th century, represents the portable musical entertainment of the early settlers in the colony of Australia. Concertina, six sided, 21 buttons, with fitted case. Wooden ends have carved cut-outs and leather straps attached to brass buttons. Five-fold bellows have light coloured sides with reinforced edges and corners. Constructed with steel reeds and bone key-buttons. Wooden, black fabric-covered hexagonal case with triangular metal catch, two brass hinges, leather handle and faded red lining. Inscriptions on label inside lid and on wooden ends of bellows. Lachenal, Anglo design, made by Lachenal & Co. of London. Label within oval cut-out "LACHENAL & Co / PATENT CONCERTINA / MANUFACTURERS / LONDON", Label inside lid " - CHENAL -", Impressed into wood STEEL REEDS", "ENGLAND", "TRADE MARK ENGLISH MAKE [reed-shoe symbol]" , (originally marked with Number "98030" )flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, concertina, squeeze box, musical instrument, london, english make, trade mark 15222, english-style reed, richard ballinger, louis lachenal, concertina manufacturer, reed-shoe, lachenal anglo, lachenal & co, lachenal

Musical instruments were a source of entertainments for families and groups. This concertina would be easily carried from place to place and brought out without preparation.This concertina is an example of the musical instruments used for casual entertainment in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is currently not associated with a historical event, person or place at this time and is being used to augment Flagstaff's village display.Concertina; musical instrument, wooden ends, grips and some key buttons missing. Bellows still produce sound. Concertina centre is coloured in green tones.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, concertina, musical instrument, squeeze box, entertainment, live music

In a black frame there are two black and white photographs. The top one shows a cow being guided down the ramp of a caribou with several people looing on. Under this reads A Delivery of Cows for Special Forces. The bottom photograph depicts several military personal in various styles of uniforms (some carrying weapons) watching the unloading of concertina wire from the back of a caribou. The number on the tail reads A4-179 and there is the flying kangaroo's insignia beside it. Under the photograph reads The delivery of concertina wire - Highlands 1965caribou, civilians, cows, special forces, highlands, concertina wire

The concertina was owned by Simon McDonald. He gave the concertina to Myrtle Porter in exchanged for town water. Simon McDonald lived in Melbourne Rd., Creswick.Simon McDonald (1906 - 1968) was a noted self taught Australian folk musician whose home was in Creswick. Consider in the industry as the most important.20 Button Anglo Concertina & Case. Hexagon shaped Concertina. Both sides have fretwork and 10 bone buttons making it a 20 plus single button Anglo concertina. The leather straps have at sometime been replaced with white plastic strap. It has 5 bellows in black and white pattern leather. The hexagon wood case is lined, although the lining is showing wear.One side: small disc with Lachenal & Co., Patent Concertina Manufacturers, London. Opposite side: Initials on red card J.W.Gsimon mcdonald, anglo concertina, creswick

Concertina: two decorative hexagonal wooden plates of varnished wood, both with ten plastic keys and a leather grip, with bellows between the plates.

Black and white photo of a middle aged man playing a concertina. He is seated in a loungeroom. Typed on a sticker on the back: Percy Yarnold, Wingham.photo, individual, male, peter ellis collection, concertina

Five articles written by Peter Ellis, titled: The History and Development of the Concertina; Accordion, Concertina & Flutina, Penny Whistle, Ballads Etc., and Traditional Ballads and Dance Music. There is also two extra pages that don't seem to fit in with the others.musical instruments, wind, concertina, peter ellis collection, the history and development of the concertina, accordion concertina & flutina, penny whistle, ballads etc, traditional ballads and dance music

The Porton resuscitator was devised in 1951 at the British Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment in Porton, Sailsbury, as a bellows-valve-mask resuscitator. Extensive testing was undertaken over eight years, with the device being successfully used for air transport of polio patients, for emergency resuscitation in hospital wards, and by hospital orderlies.Black rubber mask attached to a black concentina bag with a round metal filter at the end. Sits in its original wooden box with perspex lid. Instructions of use displayed on each side of the box. [white print on black rubber concertina bellows] PR 504 / P.B.C. 22 / - SEPT 1962resuscitator, porton

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Colour concertina postcards of Melbourne showing the intersection of Queen and Collins Streets looking east to the T&G Building in the distance. Series of concertina postcards of the City of Melbourne.postcards -- melbourne (vic.), christian-washfold collection

Colour photograph showing 3 men playing concertinas. Tents. Campsites.photo, group, musicians

Candle holder, decorative brass concertina, extends and pivots, with securing clampflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, candle holder

Owned and used by Nance Gilbert, sister of Mary Gilbert, Orbost teacher and historian. Nance Jenning was a professional golfer, daughter of Jonathon Gilbert and Annie Cameron.This item is an example of a camera used in Australia in the early 20th century.Small Kodak camera, black with concertina lens. Has brown leather case.Inside leather case : Nance Gilbert Orbost Vic.camera photography kodak

Colour photograph. Man playing concertina woman in his arms. Womans backphoto, group, mixed group

Black leather covered camera, thin rectangle with curved ends (leather missing from one curved end). Concertina lens folds out by pressing button at the side, near film winder, and manually pulling the concertina section outwards. Inside the hinged concertina section there is a lens, view finder and shutter button Camera has a brown leather case of similar size and shape, with long carry strapCamera Case: M Gunn Numurkah Victoria hand written inside Camera: Kodak on outside / No 1a Autographic Kodak Jr. Made in USA Eastman Kodal & co Rochester NY on inside camera, expanding, concertina, kodak

Colour photo of Peter Ellis sitting on a chair playing a concertina. Some other people in the photo.photo, individual, peter ellis, peter ellis collection, peter ellis

Colour photograph. Bush Band. Concertina. Violin. Back of Photo has an A in top left cornerphoto, group, musicians

Colour photograph. Emu Creek Bush Band . Young man playing concertina. John Williams.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band

Colour photograph. Peter Ellis adjusting concertina in box. People standing talking behind table.person, individual, peter ellis oam

Item issued to Frederick.E.ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Anti-gas eye shields x 6 in concertina package with cover. .1) Cardboard sleeve. .2) Paper concertina packaging. .3) - .8) Eye shields with plastic masks. Cloth frame at top edge, elastic card attached at each end..1) Anti-gas procedure printed on front. Gas alarms procedure printed on back.protective equipment, eyes.gas, eyes.shields

Colour photograph. Quite faded. Emu Creek Bush Band. Piano accordion. Concertina. Violin. Guitar. Accordion.photo, group, emu creek bush band

Colour photograph showing band members sitting on stage. Bush Band. Concertina. Violin. Accordian. Roland Keyboard.entertainment, music, band

Wooden instrument for winding wool with circular base, a detachable top section which spins with four concertina arms.handcrafts, wool work equipment, wool winder

On Thursday the 2nd of December 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. In this photo, seated guests are watching as the raffle being drawn (off camera). The photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". It is captioned: "A happy group of members and guests watch as the raffle is drawn. Photo: Ben Baxter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of a large group of people sitting along several long rectangular tables in a large room. There are also a few people standing. In the background, the is a set of closed concertina doors. On one side of the concertina doors, there is a framed print on the wall, and one the other side, there is a large curtained window.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 90% PIC “A" [Handwritten in black ink] watching raffle draw Wine Tasting & Smorgasborg Green Room Club, 2/12/76rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, raffle draw, guests, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

Colour photograph showing man playing concertina with his arms around a woman. You cannot see either of their faces.photo, group, mixed group