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Sandor Vegh, Hungarian-French violinist and conductorSandor Vegh (1912-1997), Hungarian (later French) violinist and conductor. Seen here taking part in an International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove, Cornwall (which he founded in 1972)
Fashion plate, Bouquetiere and EspagnoleFashion plate from Mode Journal Wiener Chic, with two womens styles, Bouquetiere and Espagnole. circa 1900s
The Old Fiddler -- old man playing a violin. circa 1911
Frog playing a mandolin on a French postcardFrog dressed in female clothing playing a mandolin or banjo on a French postcard. Date: circa 1890s
Four frogs playing and singing on a greetings postcardFour frogs playing the violin, conducting and singing on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s
Enrique Iniesta Cano (1906-1969) Spanish musician. Monument. Quinta de la Fuente del Berro Park. Madrid. Spain
Statue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) as a child plaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Austrian composer. Sculpture of Mozart child playing the violin by Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905). Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Music LessonJean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). French painter. The Music Lesson (1717). Wallace Collection. London. England. United Kingdom. Date: 1717
Byzantine relief. Greece. Marble with mythological represenBYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble relief with mythological representation. Dated from the latest XI century and early XII century. It comes from Athens. Byzantine Museum. Athens
A French cornemuse and an Indian sarangiPage from the Illustrated London News, 9th March 1963, showing two instruments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: a French cornemuse
Chleuh (Shilha) musicians in MoroccoChleuh (Shilha, Shluh) musicians, a Berber sub-group of Morocco. One man is playing a violin, while two others have percussion instruments. Date: circa 1930
Cats enjoying a dance on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Renaissance style musical angel with violRenaissance style musical angel playing a viol, in the style of Fra Angelico. Date: circa 1910
Renaissance style musical angel with zitherRenaissance style musical angel playing a zither, in the style of Fra Angelico. Date: circa 1910
The koto, a Japanese musical instrumentA Japanese musician plays the KOTO, a harp-like instrument played horizontally on the floor
Welsh Crwth - Rare Musical InstrumentWelsh Crwth - a very rare musical instrument - this example is held in a private collection on Anglesey. Hollowed out of a single block of wood, with the soundboard glued
Viola da Gamba (Leg Viol) - a Bass Viol, played held betwen the knees of the player (hence the name!). Shakespeare mentions the Viola da Gamba as viol-de-gamboys
Lady Setar player from Izmir, TurkeyLady Musician from Izmir, Turkey, playing a Setar. A Setar, Sehtar or Setouyeh is an ancient and gnostic instrument usually played at the gathering of dervishes most often held at Khaneqahs
People at a fair in Chile, South AmericaScenes at a Fair -- people at a fair in 19th century Chile, South America. 1824
Ethiopian MusiciansFive Ethiopian Musicians - a popular beat combo of the region (possibly called Oasis !)
Salvation Army BandA womens band, mostly armed with tambourines, but the leader has an accordeon, and a few have stringed instruments including - unexpectedly - what looks like a lute
Susi - with guitarSusi - playing the guitar and singing. 1950s
The Dalrymple Orchestra, photographed in a gardenMembers of the Dalrymple Orchestra, photographed in a garden. Date: 1907-1908
Preparing for the Childrens Party - Now, one, two, and three - a man plays the cello while two little girls practise their dance. circa late 19th century
Rudolf Barshai conducting Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraRudolf Borisovich Barshai (1924-2010), Russian musician, conducting the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was their Principal Conductor from 1982 until 1988. Date: circa 1980s
Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander HendersonCartoon, Monsieur Jacobi, theatre director (in the background) -- I had engaged to give those people a taste of The Beggar Student, and now there is Alexander Henderson on the same job
Nautch dancing girl and two musicians, India. Date: circa 1905
Moorish musician with instrumentElderly Moorish musician playing a stringed instrument, possibly a gimbri. circa 1895
Victorian boy violinist sitting on a barrel. 19th century
May Day Dance in 1698May Day Dance -- two women dance while a man plays the fiddle. 1698
Man playing the lute. circa 1640
Three women in Georgian style costume. 1815
Susi - with guitar and bone. 1950s
A wandering street Minstrel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Date: circa 1950s
Greetings card in the shape of a violin in a caseGreetings card in the shape of a violin and bow in an open case. Date: circa 1890s
Man playing the banjo with a cigarette in his mouth. circa 1940s
Greetings card in the shape of a violin, decorated with swallows. Date: circa 1890s
New Year card in the shape of a violin. Date: circa 1890s
Greetings card in the shape of a mandolin with pink roses and a blue ribbon. Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a mandolin with pink roses. Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a guitar with pink roses. Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a banjo. Date: circa 1890s
Two cellos by Ruggerius and Stradivarius, both belonging to J R Bridson. 1875
Violins by StradivariusViolins by Antonius Stradivarius -- 1734 (W A T Amhurst) and 1703 (E Macrory). 1875
Violins by Stradivarius and GuarneriusTwo violins - Joseph Guarnerius (Vieuxtemps), and both sides of an inlaid Stradivarius of 1687 (from the Plowden Collection). 1875
Three violins by Stradivarius and BergonziThree 18th century violins -- Antonius Stradivarius, 1701 (Hart & Son), Carlo Bergonzi (H B Heath), Antonius Stradivarius, 1708 (Hector Havermeyer). 1875
Five robins with musician on a Christmas and New Year cardFive robins in the snow with a musician playing the violin on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Cupids and flowers on a Valentines cardCupids and flowers on a heart-shaped Valentines card. Date: circa 1890s