Harmoniflûte 1850 - 1900

"Harmoniflûte" is a 19th century harmonium, a type of keyboard instrument that uses a system of reeds and bellows to produce sound. Crafted by Bouton, this particular harmonium features a wooden case with a black finish and a set of ivory keys. The instrument is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This type of keyboard instrument was popular in the 19th century and was often used in homes and churches for musical performances and hymns.