Musical Collection (page 4)

Peacock Gramaphone
Artem Pozdniakov

Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain Date: 1903

Elsie Kay, Maie Ash & Katleen Dawn, The Catch of the Season
Elsie Kay, Maie Ash and Kathleen Dawn in a wonderful publicity photograph for the popular comedy musical, The Catch of the Season at the Vaudeville Theatre

My Country Lane by Edgar Bateman & Albert Perry
Promotional music sheet for My Country Lane music hall song by Edgar Bateman and Albert Perry. The singer, Alec Hurley, portrayed here, specialised in coster songs

The Pickwick Quadrille by Fred Revallin
Promotional music sheet for The Pickwick Quadrille, by Fred Revallin, taken from Pickwick by James Albery which was first performed at the Lyceum Theatre on 23rd October 1871 with Henry Irving as

Daisy Bell Waltz by Karl Kaps
Promotional music sheet for the Daisy Bell Waltz by Karl Kaps, based on the popular song Daisy Bell by Harry Dacres famous song

Queen Elizabeth II - The Trooping of the Colour Ceremony, which marks The Queens Official Birthday. (Picture) Queen alongside Prince Philip on horseback (Centre) through The Mall Central London

Call of the wild... pupils of Stile Common Junior School performed a musical extravaganza at Newsome High School to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund

George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act

Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano
Unusual Friends - Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano. 1950s

Film - Strike up the Band - Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland
Film - Strike up the Band - starring Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and Judy Garland (1922-1969) - a 1940 American black and white musical film produced by the Arthur Freed unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Orpheus playing his lyre. Relief from Thessaloniki. Greece
Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap and surrounded by the beasts charmed by the music of his lyre. Relief from Thessaloniki. Greece

Scottish Types - Scottish Dancing, Clan Gordon. 19th century

Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card, about to have something poured on them from a jug. circa 1890s

Lilac Time by Adrian Ross from Das Dreimaederlhaus by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert; music from the melo-dies of Franz Schubert (Raimundttheater, Vienna 15/1/1916)

Animals and birds singing round a piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Michael Chapman, folk and rock performer

Whirling dervishes, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

The Joy Ride Lady by Arthur Anderson & Hartley Carrick
Promotional postcard for The Joy Ride Lady adapted by Arthur Anderson and Hartley Carrick from Das Autoliebchen by Jean Kren (Thalia-Theater, Berlin, 16th March 1912); music Jean Gilbert

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Wayang puppet theatre and Gamelan Orchestra - Java
Wayang - Javanese puppet theatre (sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang). Performances of shadow puppet theatre are accompanied by a gamelan orchestra in Java (now Indonesia)

Hurdy-Gurdy Man - France Date: circa 1910s

Thakeham May Day Celebrations - about 1947
Man with accordion and another with a hobby horse lead several Morris dancers through the streets to the amusement of spectators. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

BELLINI, Vincenzo (1801-1835). Italian opera composer. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Bologna. Musical Bibliographical Museum

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall interior, 1849
The interior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The building was eventually replaced in 1939 after its predecessor burnt down in

Medieval frolics: wine, women and song
An alfresco medieval social gathering, with mixed bathing and music making. Date: c.1430

Music at home - little girl at the piano
Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Sir William and Lady Maria Somerville, plays the piano on tiptoe. Date: 1866

Big Ben with scaffolding, Palace of Westminster, London, and the musical notes of the chimes given below (in E Major). The scaffolding was erected in 1933 to enable renovation work to the clock

Wrist watch MP3 player. Computer artwork of a wrist watch able to store and play compressed music files, such as MP3, through head phones

MUSIC: THE INK SPOTS. Popular American vocal group of the 1930s and 1940 s

THE BEATLES. From left to right: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney

SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

Saxophones, Wurlitzer
Three saxophones from the Wurlitzer range

Violin accesories, Wurlitzer
Violin cases sold by the Wurlitzer company with prices ranging from 12 dollars fifty, to sixty dollars for an alligator skinned

Sports Day at Countesthorpe Homes, Leicestershire
A group of boys, including some uniformed band members, at the Countesthorpe cottage homes in Leicestershire on their sports day in 1919

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Morris Dancers on a floating platform, Stratford
A group of Morris Dancers, male and female, dancing on a floating platform on a river while a violinist provides the musical accompaniment

Golfer and his caddy
A Golfer and his caddy - characters from Three Little Maids a musical by Paul Rubens - Mr G.P. Huntley in the role of Cheyne and Mr Carroll in the role of Cupid. The show opened in 1902

Les Filles Jackson et Cie operetta poster
Poster advertising the operetta " Les Filles Jackson et Cie" composed by J. Clerice, showing a scene with a lady halfway up a ships netting much to the astonishment of more conservative

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

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

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DOG. Cross breed, sitting at a piano, paws on keys, , white background Date: 18-03-2019

British army in India - NC officers 93rd Highlanders 1864
British army in India - NC officers of the 93rd Highlanders 1864

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph

Notting Hill, by J B Geoghegan
Promotional music sheet for Notting Hill, or Dodgers Lament For His Lost Love, music hall song by J. B. Geoghegan, and sung by Harry Liston

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From classic musicals like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to enchanting tales like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, music has always been a powerful force in storytelling. Whether it's an Arab girl dancing to rhythmic beats or the vibrant performances at The Medora Musical in North Dakota, music transcends borders and brings people together. The iconic image of Elvis Presley strumming his guitar reminds us of the timeless appeal of rock 'n' roll. Meanwhile, Me and My Girl teaches us how to dance the Lambeth Walk with infectious energy. And who can resist the allure of Steinway Pianos, as seen in their captivating advertisements? Edward Elgar's Salut D Amour showcases the beauty scores that stir emotions deep within our souls. In Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand captivates audiences not only with her incredible talent but also by performing on roller skates – a testament to creativity and entertainment. Even Soviet propaganda posters recognize the power of music in promoting peace and unity among nations. Show Boat's original Broadway production poster from 1927 serves as a reminder that musicals have long been cherished forms of artistic expression. Lastly, Jeeves and Wooster remind us that even comedic tales can be enhanced by delightful melodies. Music truly knows no boundaries; it is a universal language that unites us all.