Souvenirs became popular with the advent of tourism in the 19th century. They continue to tell the story of the music box and testify to the evolving social and cultural habits of the last 150 years.
Toiletry bag with musical mechanism
Western Switzerland ca. 1820
MMA-71518
Cigar stand with musical mechanism
France ca. 1900
MMA-71794
Lighter with musical mechanism
Ste-Croix ca. 1900
MMA-81898
Chalet with clock and musical mechanism
Switzerland ca. 1900
MMA-114931
Toy with cylinder musical mechanism
Ste-Croix ca. 1900
MMA-75125
Chamber pot with musical mechanism
L'Auberson ca. 1920
MMA-80856
Toy trumpet with musical mechanism
Norwich ca. 1910
MMA-151253
Crank box with musical mechanism
Ste-Croix ca. 1930
MMA-143894
Crank box with musical mechanism, packaging
Ste-Croix ca. 1930
MMA-143894
Crank box with musical mechanism
Origin unknown ca. 1900
MMA-71568