Baton Collection

A Dachshund choir has a dress rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal - A Dachshund choir is put through its paces... Date: 1911

Leonard Bernstein Conducts
Leonard Bernstein, American conductor composer and pianist, conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal at the St Pancras Town Hall, London. (Photo by Ian Showell/Getty Images)

Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) (1040-1095). King of Hungary between 1077-1095. Portrait by Ignac Roskovics (1854-1916). Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary

Skinny-Dippers
A British policewoman chasing after a group of naked street boys by the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. (Photo by Reg Speller/Getty Images)

WILMA RUDOLPH (1940-1994). American track and field athlete. Crossing the finish line to win the 400-meter relay for the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, 8 September 1960

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Austrian soldiers in uniform, WW1
A selection of five Austro-Hungarian artillery soldiers and officers in uniform during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Zulu Warrior
An old Zulu warrior, (full length photograph) in native costume, holding a baton, spear and shield, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Natal, South Africa. Date: 2004

Drum major baton, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Drum major baton with a wooden body and a white metal tip and bulb. The wooden body is stained a dark brown and has two holes

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond
1765053 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by English School

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton
5906240 Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Katzaroff. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.)

Dreyfus case: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the seine court for the trial of Alfred Dreyfus, 1898
XEE4143082 Dreyfus case: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the seine court for the trial of Alfred Dreyfus, 1898. Cover of " The illustrious progress" of February 13, 1898

Northern Ireland - three British soldiers in riot equipment
Official photograph of three British soldiers in riot equipment standing next to a one ton Humber. Two soldiers are armed with SLR Rifles, while the third is firing a baton round, Northern Ireland

Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by Ferdinand
Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676). Dutch Admiral. Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680). Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Map of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the US Civil War when Ulyssess Grant and his army of the Tennessee drove the Confederate army of John C Pemberton back to Vicksburg and besieged the city

Animal Band Good Night
Poodle conductor, standing on a dais, raps the baton on the music stand while a donkey bass player, a goat trumpeter & a ? dog percussionist strike up a tune

An African adversary carved on the lower end of a ceremonial cane, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ferdinand I of Two Sicilies (1751-1825)
Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies (1751-1825). King of Sicily, Naples and Two Sicilies. Portrait by Anton Raphael Mengs. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Greek Relay Race
A relay race with a flaming torch instead of a mere baton

Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate
FLO4678252 Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate, sleeve armour pauldrons and elbow pieces, and slops or wide breeches

Charles Gounod 1901 (photo)
675925 Charles Gounod 1901 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862
528708 American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862. Land and naval battle. Union (Northern) victory over the Confederates (Southern) forces

Herule-Merladec de Rohan, Duke of Rohan-Rohan, Prince of Rohan, 1669-1749
FLO4572254 Herule-Merladec de Rohan, Duke of Rohan-Rohan, Prince of Rohan, 1669-1749. In ceremonial robes for the coronation of Louis XV

Duel died before witnesses between two channers of good family and famous for their courage, c.1830 (engraving)
DUV4222337 Duel died before witnesses between two channers of good family and famous for their courage, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J. Langlume, editor around 1830)

Police and judicial proceedings under Louis XIII, 1620 ca: a gentleman files a claim after he suffered an attack in
ELD4871312 Police and judicial proceedings under Louis XIII, 1620 ca: a gentleman files a claim after he suffered an attack in the street, France

Police and judicial proceedings under Louis XIII, 1620 ca: body of a dead man found in the street, France
ELD4871248 Police and judicial proceedings under Louis XIII, 1620 ca: body of a dead man found in the street, France. End of the 19th century

War of the Spanish Succession: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)
531428 War of the Spanish Succession: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), mounted and holding fieled marshal's baton, at the Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt), 13 August 1704

French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye
FLO4572337 French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye, Saint-Denis embroidered in gold on the sleeves

two French gendarmes with white stick, cape and kepi, 10's
1741786 two French gendarmes with white stick, cape and kepi, 10's; (add.info.: two French gendarmes with white stick, cape and kepi, 10's); Photo: Tallandier.

History of the police under Louis XIII, 1610-1620: heralds calling witnesses after a crime, France
ELD4871256 History of the police under Louis XIII, 1610-1620: heralds calling witnesses after a crime, France. End of the 19th century

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519
FLO4570756 Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

English Georgian dandies at Bow Street magistrate's court. Tom and Jerry's sensibility awakened at the pathetic
FLO4661955 English Georgian dandies at Bow Street magistrate's court. Tom and Jerry's sensibility awakened at the pathetic tale of the elegant Cyprian, the feeling Coachman

in Paris, first stick for policemen c. 1910. the car behind the policeman is a "Clement-Bayard"
1754819 in Paris, first stick for policemen c. 1910. the car behind the policeman is a "Clement-Bayard"; (add.info.: in Paris, first stick for policemen c. 1910)

Meeting of Charity Schoolchildren at the Crystal Palace, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Charity Schoolchildren at the Crystal Palace, 1858. The children of the various London Charity Schools, to the number of above five thousand...were conveyed to the Crystal Palace by

Study of a Hand, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Robert Thegerstrom
Study of a Hand, late 19th-early 20th century

Erik XIV (1533-1577), 16th century. Creator: Domenicus Ver Wilt
Erik XIV (1533-1577), 16th century

Hendrik Swaardecroon, Governor-General, 1750-1800. Creator: Unknown
Hendrik Swaardecroon, Governor-General, 1750-1800. Hendrick Zwaardecroon (1667-1728) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1718-1725). Copy after Hendrik van den Bosch

Interior with cat concert, 1620-1715. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Interior with cat concert, 1620-1715. Possibly by Cornelis Saftleven

Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place... 1919 Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place de la Republique; Place de la Republique, les marechaux Foch et Petain les drapeaux, 1919

Portrait of Johan Arnold Zoutman, 1801. Creator: Cornelis van Cuylenburg
Portrait of Johan Arnold Zoutman, 1801. Other Title(s): Johan Arnold Zoutman (1724-93), Vice Admiral

Portrait of Rod Raffel, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rod Raffel, New York, N.Y. 1946

M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre [London] - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Only conceive Jullien's ordinary orchestra extended and elevated to the very "flies

National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre - the Berlin Choir, 1850. Creator: Smyth
National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre [London] - the Berlin Choir, 1850. The pure and excellent quality of the voices, the classical excellence of the style

Family portrait while playing music with violin and piano where is laying the Christmas tree, Christmas post-card Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

London Riot 06
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA skyline from Louisiana State Capitol

Tarot Card - Baton VIIII (IX)

Princess Diana visits the people of Maryhill in Glasgow in March 1983. The Princess also visited Edinburgh on the same day. Here the Princess meets children at a local school and community centre

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"Baton: A Symbol of Leadership, Harmony, and Triumph" In the enchanting world of music, a Dachshund choir gathers for a dress rehearsal. Led by their talented conductor Leonard Bernstein, these furry performers harmonize with precision and passion. The baton in his hand becomes an extension of his musical prowess, guiding the melodies to perfection. Centuries ago, another leader wielded the baton as a symbol of power and authority. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) ruled with strength and wisdom during the 11th century. Just like a conductor commanding an orchestra, he orchestrated peace and prosperity for his kingdom. But not all they are used in such serious contexts; some bring about laughter and playfulness. Picture this: skinny-dippers enjoying a game of strip tease card game while wearing theater suits - quite the unconventional sight. Yet even in jest, the baton takes center stage as it passes from one player to another. The significance of this emblematic object extends beyond entertainment realms. In sports history, Wilma Rudolph crossed the finish line at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome to win gold for her country in the 400-meter relay race. With every stride she took towards victory, her determination was mirrored by that small but mighty instrument held tightly within her grasp. Moving away from athletics but staying within performance arts is yet another use for this versatile tool – conducting orchestras on grand stages worldwide. Imagine an Austrian soldier donning uniform during World War I who finds solace amidst chaos by leading fellow soldiers through symphonies created solely by their weapons' sounds. Traveling back further into time brings us face-to-face with fierce Zulu warriors brandishing their spears – each warrior's weapon serving as both defense against enemies and a means to rally comrades together under one unified banner.