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Harmonicas, Accordions, and Related Instruments

Harmonicas, Accordions, and Related Instruments

The MFA's Musical Instruments Collection contains over 1,100 examples from around the world, ranging from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Explore a selection of harmonicas, accordions and related instruments from the Museum's holdings.

Collection Highlights
Pitch pipe
James Amireaux Bazin
about 1820–30
Mouth organ (symphonium)
Charles Wheatstone
about 1830
Harmonica
James Amireaux Bazin
about 1830–40