Strings Collection (page 16)

Woman with Violin 1930
A young woman playing the violin

Bonnets & Hats 1860S
Hat designs by Mademoiselle Herst: a flat shaped hat tied to the head with broad lappets or bonnet strings. Trimmed with lace, ribbon, artificial flowers & beaded fringing

Garlic and old truck, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Buddhist wrist strings, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Man at prayer

FRANCE & JAPAN / 1933
France pulls Japans strings

Rossini / Kyrie / Orch Score
First page of a full orchestral score, listing woodwind, brass, strings, four-part chorus and organ

Penny for Shoestrings
A man sells shoe-strings for a penny a pair

Ancient String Instrum
1 - Bandoer 2 - Orpheoreon 3 - Penoreon 4 - Lyra Da Gamba

Organistrum
A larger form of hurdy-gurdy, sometimes used in churches; the right hand turns a handle which rubs the strings against a resined wheel while the left hand fingers the keys

A Medieval Duet
Duet for woodwind - an early form of hautbois - and bowed strings - perhaps a rebec - with an obliging friend to hold the music

Vuia Monoplane
An early monoplane design, Vuias project with its myriads of supporting strings, four heavy wheels and paddle- like propellers doesn t look very promising

Bon Genre No. 78 Costume
High waisted white robe, long sleeves divided equidistantly with strings of roses, a floral border down the front & at the hem, roses adorn her petticoat & floral headdress

The Garden Trio
Dr Syntax as part of a string trio in the garden, with a potential brass player waiting for his opportunity on the right

Avarice / Greed by Galle
A profile portrait of a woman holding a purse surrounded by an ornate border of putti holding money bags, cutting purse strings and counting coins

Child Clings to Mother
A toddler, perhaps learning to walk, steadies itself by clinging to its mothers skirt

Hungarian Garlic Seller
A young Hungarian girl has strings of garlic, round her neck

Music / Chamber
Trio for piano & strings

Music / Instruments / String
Lute (on right) and other string instruments from Sweden

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"Strings: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Cultures" From the enchanting ukulele song of 1926 to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's statue as a young boy, they have always held the power to captivate our hearts. In Senegal, a Griot skillfully plays the Kora, weaving tales through its resonating strings. Raphael Kirchner's Art Nouveau girl gracefully strums her harp, evoking ethereal melodies that transport us to another realm. Even in festive times like Christmas, strings take on whimsical forms - imagine a banjo-shaped card spreading joy with every pluck. An angel adorned with butterfly wings delicately caresses the harp's strings, creating celestial harmonies that soothe our souls. Yet not all string stories are filled with serenity; tragedy struck at 298 Old Brompton Road in London when fire engulfed everything except for memories tied to those hauntingly beautiful chords. It also hold an electrifying energy - an electric guitar paired with an amplifier unleashes raw passion and sets stages ablaze. Women from Lublin in Poland embrace their heritage by playing traditional instruments, showcasing how music transcends borders and unites cultures. Nature intertwines itself seamlessly into this symphony - a harp adorned with yellow flowers on a cutout greetings card brings warmth and beauty into our lives. Meanwhile, Victorian scraps depict banjos embellished with delicate pink flowers, reminding us of the elegance found within simplicity. In motocross scramblers' adrenaline-fueled races across rugged terrains, we witness yet another facet of string's versatility - they vibrate fiercely against steel frames while riders push boundaries fearlessly. Whether it be classical compositions or folk tunes passed down generations; whether it be artistry or resilience; whether it be celebration or solace – "strings" embody diverse narratives that resonate deeply within us all.