Steinway upright sticker hinges

[Tom Driscoll]

To: Pianotech
Subject: Steinway upright sticker hinges

Just brought in an 1874 upright. It had hinges on the bottom of the 
stickers, captured by a brass plate. Does anyone know what these 
hinges would have been made of originally? I'm looking at a wide 
variety of moth and mold damaged cloth with no way to tell what, if 
any, were factory installed. My inclination is to go back with thin 
leather for durability. There doesnt seem to be a need for cloth, 
noise wise, cause the sticker is clamped tight to the key when 
properly done. Any advice is, as usual, much appreciated.
-- 
----Dave


Dave,
	I remember a thread some years back on this material which as I
recall is vellum (SP?) 
	A check of the archives might be helpful with that key word.
	Tom Driscoll