Banjo Collection (page 2)

Comic postcard, Plump woman and minstrel at the seaside Date: 20th century

Frog Playing Banjo (chromolitho)
733088 Frog Playing Banjo (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog Playing Banjo.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Club in the Latin Quarter of Montparnasse, Paris, 1920s
A scene in the bohemian environment of a club in the Latin Quarter of Montparnasse, Paris, during the 1920s. The Graphic comments, " Cocktails

Cardiffs Tessie O Shea, known as Two Ton tessie, pictured with her banjo at the BBC in Llandaff, Wales. February 1983

Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels
Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Black Diamond Minstrels - Minstrel Troupe comprising Dr White Eyes himself in academic robes and holding a banjo (one eye white, one black), two jovial ladies

St Michaels Mount, Marazion, August 1935
View across to St Michaels Mount, with a man in the foreground playing a banjo. The causeway is seen here at low tide

Campers Make Merry
Campers on Box Hill enjoy the Whitsun weekend with a spot of outdoor dancing, circa 1930. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/FPG/Getty Images)

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - 11 students in uniform playing guitars... 1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - 11 students in uniform playing guitars, banjos, mandolins, and cello, 1899 or 1900

A young man playing the Banjolele, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Music cover, My Sunday Girl, fox-trot song, written by Herman Ruby and Bud Cooper, composed by Sam H Stept Date: 1927

Victorian Scrap, Clown with Banjo, Our Old Friend Date: late 19th century

Music cover, Oh the Pity of It All, words by Leo Robin, music by Ralph Rainger, from the 20th Century Fox film My Gal Sal starring Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature Date: 1942

Pete Seeger, American folk musician and singer-songwriter
Peter "Pete" Seeger (b 1919), American folk musician and singer-songwriter. From the 1960s onwards he has performed protest music in support of international disarmament

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Mme Valtat and her son with a Banjo; Mme Valtat et Son Fils au Banjo, 1925 (oil on canvas)
652538 Mme Valtat and her son with a Banjo; Mme Valtat et Son Fils au Banjo, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 111x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas)
827275 An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bakalowicz, Stefan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 42.5x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Interior. Stephan Bakalowicz (1857-1947)

Ye Summer Girl (colour litho)
7194532 Ye Summer Girl (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Summer Girl. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper)
655888 The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 75x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clown; Der Clown. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950). Gouache on paper

Mister Banjo Ridden By Mick Fitzgerald 14 March 2000 Date: 14 March 2000

Frogs dancing tango. 1914 (illustration)
6437950 Frogs dancing tango. 1914 (illustration) by Pousthomis, Leon (1881-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Frogs dancing tango)

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a banjo, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605801 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a banjo, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a clown holding a banjo, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605498 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a clown holding a banjo, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian greeting card of a female frog wearing a bonnet hitting a male frog with a
3604432 A Victorian greeting card of a female frog wearing a bonnet hitting a male frog with a broken banjo while a bat flies by, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Giraffes courtship (litho)
5998588 The Giraffes courtship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giraffes courtship. Illustration for Wonder Book annual (Ward Lock, 1908)

Advert for the Royal Adelaide Gallery, Lowther Arcade, Strand, London (engraving)
585972 Advert for the Royal Adelaide Gallery, Lowther Arcade, Strand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for the Royal Adelaide Gallery)

Dog dressed in clothing (chromolitho)
733036 Dog dressed in clothing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog dressed in clothing.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Leaves from life: two types of music from either end of the social spectrum, a new series of studies by Edmund Blampied. A charity concert and In the backwoods of Kennington - the lodger. Date: 1933

Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo
2632095 Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

A band, most of whom are wearing disguise of heavy eyebrows and moustaches, presumably a gimmick during a performance, or just for the hell of it

Front Cover for The Jelly Roll Blues, by Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941
PNP248834 Front Cover for The Jelly Roll Blues, by Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941) 1915 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Music cover, The Song is Ended, by Irving Berlin
Music cover, The Song is Ended (But the Melody Lingers On), waltz song by Irving Berlin, featured by Jack Hylton and His Band. 1927

Mother and child (litho)
AGN35462 Mother and child (litho) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; American, out of copyright

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)

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, playing the banjo - Tone! 1885

Henley Regatta (colour litho)
559461 Henley Regatta (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta. From Londons Social Calendar (Savoy Hotel)

Boy with banjo
A Musical Feat. Black boy in a bi-corn hat playing big banjo. Humour. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1905

A Victorian Christmas card of a frog on a broomstick playing a banjo, c
3604433 A Victorian Christmas card of a frog on a broomstick playing a banjo, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

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"Banjo: A Timeless Melody of Joy and Tradition" Step into the world of banjo, where melodies transcend time and cultures. From George Formby's cheeky tunes to Jeeves and Wooster's sophisticated charm, this instrument has woven its way into our hearts. (10170815) In a vintage photograph, a black-and-white image captures the essence of an era gone by - a Christmas card in the shape of a banjo reminds us of simpler times. Silhouettes of a stylish couple dancing evoke memories of elegant soirées. Travel back to the Civil War as we witness a musician strumming his banjo amidst battlefields, bringing solace through music during troubled times. Dolly Parton graces Covent Garden with her presence, ready to enchant audiences alongside Pearly Kings and Queens. A Victorian scrapbook reveals delicate pink flowers adorning a banjo, showcasing its versatility as both an instrument and an artistic canvas. The Wurlitzer Mandolin from 1924 stands as testament to the enduring craftsmanship that continues to captivate musicians today. But it is not just about history; it is about people too. An old black man playing the banjo reminds us that music knows no boundaries or prejudices - it unites souls across generations and backgrounds. Finally, Thomas Eakins' painting "The Dancing Lesson" transports us to 1878 when couples twirled on dance floors accompanied by lively banjo tunes. It serves as a reminder that this humble instrument has always been at the heart of joyous celebrations throughout history. So let us celebrate Banjo - an instrument that transcends time with its infectious rhythm and timeless melodies.