Summary
Piano Accordion, manufactured by Marino Pigini in the Castelfioardo region of Italy. Castelfioardo is known as the international capital of accordion builders. Brought to Australia by an Italian migrant.
Physical Description
Red piano accordion with the brand name 'MARINO PIGINI' on a white and gold badge on front. Piano accordion features twenty two cream keys, fifteen black keys, seven ivory buttons above the keyboard and eighty small circular shaped buttons on the rear side. Two red leather and black cloth straps with metal buckles are attached to one end.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Ines Binotto, 15 Aug 1994
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Maker
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Inscriptions
On badge: MARINO PIGINI/CASTELFIOARDO - ITALIA On top: In metal P G N (were three I's now missing)
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Dimensions
8.36 kg (Weight)
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Keywords
Brought Goods, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Musical Instruments