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Thread #144389 Message #3338291
Posted By: Steve Gardham
14-Apr-12 - 02:21 PM
Thread Name: Melodeons on board ships?
Subject: RE: Melodeons on board ships?
I've seen photos of melodeons/accordeons of different types in the hands of sailors posing on deck, but to what extent these are merely props I couldn't say. Musical instruments were very often used as props by 19thc photographers. There is a book something like 'Music at Sea' which would have some evidence if there is any.