Keir Hardie played the accordion, it seems; he probably wasn't a great musician but was, arguably, a great man; though rather forgotten today. He once provided a testimonial for Campbell and Co. (of Trongate, Glasgow)'s Patent Broad Reed Melodeon. "It is got up in excellent style," he wrote, "the finish being superior. The tone is sweet, yet strong and can be changed from organ to celestial at will."

The instrument also apparently came with "charming bell accompaniments"; I'm not sure what they might have been. "Music in the House Makes Cheerful Happy Homes" said the ad., anyway, and I can't say I'd disagree.