Concertina Collection

Man & Concertina / Photo
A young man is photographed playing his concertina

Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Three musical hares on three decorated Easter eggs
Three musical hares play their instruments on three decorated Easter eggs

The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Creator: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Two girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina in her lap, rest by a wayside stream after rain

Reginald Malby with a giant camera in his garden
Reginald Malby (1882-1924), official photographer to the Royal Horticultural Society, using a giant camera in his garden at Woodford, Essex

Russia's Traetment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; An Ogre'- The Creator
Russia's Treatment of her Prisoners; Notes at Kharsakov, Saghalien, Eastern Siberia; An Ogre'- The Corporal in Charge amuses himself with the Concertina, 1890. From "The Graphic

J Lancaster & Son, Colmore Row, Birmingham
J Lancaster & Son, Cameras, Photographic and Scientific Equipment, Colmore Row, Birmingham. circa 1900

Harry Crabb seen here with his son Neville making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

The Blind Girl, 1856. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856. Two beggar girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina rest by a wayside stream after rain. A double rainbow in background. Forget-me-nots bloom at bottom left

Lady with concertina, Victorian period

Lady with concertina

Red Squirrel holding a accordion Date: 28-07-2021

Red Squirrels holding a accordion Date: 28-07-2021

A concertina card of a clown, c. 1905 (colour litho)
3605307 A concertina card of a clown, c.1905 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

William, Crown Prince of Germany visiting troops who are relaxing with their families
1073661 William, Crown Prince of Germany visiting troops who are relaxing with their families whilst off duty, pub. 1918 (colour litho) by Pape

French sailors entertaining themselves at sea (colour litho)
2779219 French sailors entertaining themselves at sea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French sailors entertaining themselves at sea)

Original Artwork - Fantasy scene with dancing elephant
Original Artwork - Fantasy scene with five young Indian boys playing music to a crazy-looking dancing elephant! Date: circa 1937

Swiss wedding costume (chromolitho)
2782648 Swiss wedding costume (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding procession in Switzerland)

Three black boys playing musical instruments, New Years greetings card (chromolitho)
6031469 Three black boys playing musical instruments, New Years greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kodak Folding Camera publicity postcard. 1909

Street musicians on Holborn at Christmas (b / w photo)
3637413 Street musicians on Holborn at Christmas (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street musicians on Holborn at Christmas)

Humanised birds on a tree on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cat photographer and clients on a French postcard
Cat photographer and three clients on a French postcard. Date: circa 1904

Authropoglossos St. Jamess Hall, Piccadilly
Authropoglossos or mechanical large vocalist dummy head, made of wax and ornamented with that profusion of hair and beard, in the month he wears a large tin funnel

Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving)
1047373 Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien)

Father says "protect home industry"(colour litho)
5996106 Father says " protect home industry" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father says " protect home industry")

Christmas in Russia (colour litho)
2795902 Christmas in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Russia. Par trente degres au-dessous de zero. L Arbre de Noel de nos amis)

National anthem of Belgium (chromolitho)
2782594 National anthem of Belgium (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National anthem of Belgium)

The quest for Easter eggs (colour litho)
3096982 The quest for Easter eggs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The quest for Easter eggs. La Quete des Oeufs de Paques)

14 July. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786522 14 July. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14 July. Illustration for Le Rire, 18 July 1908.); © Look and Learn

On The River Volga, 1889 (oil on canvas)
SRM40926 On The River Volga, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Arkhipov, Abram Efimovich (1862-1930); 36x58 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Picture shows a group of soldiers and cadets, old and young, in the Hull, East Riding and Yorkshire area of England. **please note

A priest plays a concertina outside Crabbs Concertina Shop in Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

The Blind Girl, 1856. Creator: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856. The distant background of this painting shows the village of Winchelsea in Sussex, painted in the autumn of 1854

Concertina, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

KNITTED CONCERTINA MAN
This clever little toy with a wool face, is a concertina man with a monkey on his shoulder. Knitted toys make good Christmas presents! Date: 1930s

SEWING A LAMPSHADE / 1930S
By pleating a strip of paper and sewing bright coloured wool through it, you can make an effective lampshade only costs a few pence. Date: 1930s

Street melody, London, c1901 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Kerb-side concertina-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

FASHION FROM PACO RABANNE SHOW, PARIS

Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? WW1
Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? A German couple and their daughter go for an innocent country walk, but gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera and a telephone! Date: 1915

Susi - inside a large camera, yawning. 1950s

Three tabby kittens on top of an old camera
Unusual Friends - three tabby kittens on top of an old camera. 1950s

Photographer in Florence, Italy
Street photographer with large camera and tripod in Florence, Italy. circa 1969

Victorian Scrap -- Salvationist. late 19th century

Days that are gone - Appy Ampstead - people enjoying a bank holiday on Hampstead Heath, north London, as depicted by Webster Murray. 1925

Susi - with kitten and camera. 1950s

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"Captivating Concertina: A Melody of Images and Stories" Step into the world of concertinas, where music intertwines with history, art, and culture. 🎶✨ In a vintage photograph, a man passionately plays his concertina, his fingers dancing across the buttons as melodies fill the air. 📸🎵 The image transports us to an era when these instruments were essential in towing Erie Canal barges on the majestic Hudson River. Traveling further back in time, we encounter John Everett Millais' masterpiece "The Blind Girl" from 1856. In this captivating painting turned photo reproduction (1948), a blind girl delicately holds her concertina while immersing herself in its enchanting tunes. Millais skillfully captures both vulnerability and strength through this poignant portrayal. Reginald Malby's garden becomes a stage for photography as he poses proudly with his giant camera alongside blooming flowers. Amidst this picturesque scene emerges three musical hares perched atop decorated Easter eggs - whimsical symbols of joyous celebration harmonizing with the sounds of the concertina. During the Victorian period, a lady gracefully embraces her instrument - her eyes filled with passion and elegance that only music can evoke. Another portrait reveals another lady captivated by her own concertina; perhaps she is lost in reverie or preparing to entertain guests at soirées held within opulent Birmingham establishments like J Lancaster & Son on Colmore Row. As history unfolds before our eyes, we stumble upon an intriguing cartoon depicting espionage or snooping during World War I - reminding us that even amidst chaos, music can bring solace and unity. Harry Crabb shares a heartwarming moment with his son Neville as they craft their very own concertinas together – passing down not just an instrument but also love for music from one generation to another. Lastly, we confront uncomfortable truths as clowns blacked up as minstrels perform, reminding us of the complexities and controversies surrounding cultural representation.