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Catalog Number
1950.101.1
Date of Origin
ca. 1890
Description
Concertina with brown, wooden ends and black, paper bellows.  Round, metal buttons appear on each end.
History
This concertina belonged to Holland, MI resident William Kardux (1858-1938). He played it in his home.

William was born in Holland, MI on 1-22-1858. He married Ann Van Dyk in Holland on 8-7-1891. They lived in Holland at 276 West 12th, 260 West 18th and 268 West 12th. William worked at West Michigan Furniture Company.

William passed away in Holland on 7-3-1938. He was buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Gift of
Mary Kardux (1866-1952), sister of William Kardux