Ukelele Collection

George Formby
Entertainer George Formby (1904-1961) and his wife Beryl Formby, nee Ingham (1901-1960), also a variety artist. Date: 1940

Christmas cracker box label
Label for a box of Batgers crackers depicting three performing monkeys, one balancing with a parasol, another playing the ukelele and a third banginga drum

Christmas crackers box label
Label for a box of Batgers Carnival crackers featuring a couple in fancy dress, he dressed as Harlequin, playing a ukelele and a banjo

George Formby 1953-1175-2 From the late 1930s through the early 1940s Formby was Britains most popular movie comic. With his huge grin and ever present Ukelele

Barnard Canteen, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Barnard Canteen, 1918 or 1919. Soldiers and women playing instruments in the Columbia University Gould Boathouse, 115th and Riverside Drive, New York City

Heavens Music
Florent Bodart

Ukelele Lady, cinema audience sing-along
Ukelele Lady, cinema audience sing along magic lantern projection slide, early 1900s

Group of young blind women playing ukeleles at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380943 Group of young blind women playing ukeleles at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Group of musicians (b / w photo)
3643119 Group of musicians (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of musicians. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Symbols of Hawaii Including a Ukelele and Hibiscus Blossoms, 1947 (lithograph)
2622294 Symbols of Hawaii Including a Ukelele and Hibiscus Blossoms, 1947 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Much Fun for You - greetings card (chromolitho)
731664 Much Fun for You - greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Fun for You - greetings card)

Musical Group, 1821 (oil on canvas)
CLK339821 Musical Group, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Navez, Francois Joseph (1787-1869); 116.8x139.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Belgian

George Formby aged 10 on his fathers horse Eliza seen here with trainer Mr Schofield, George weighed just 3st 13 Ibs. 18th April 1915

George Formby aged 10 in his fathers colours 18th April 1915 Boy Jockey Racing Silks Helmet Saddle Whip Boots Sport Horseracing Racecourse April 1915

George Formby aged 10 years old 1915 reaches horses reins wears flat cap actor singer musician aged 10

Bruce Forsyth as a teenager playing a ukulele circa 1945

Tourists wathcing a boy playing a ukelele, Havana, Cuba, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931

Improvised camel, auxiliary hospital, Rue Lafayette, Paris, France, World War I, 1914-1918. French postcard

Carnival Postcard, Honolulu, Hawaii, circa 1916
Carnival Postcard, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, circa 1916; Artwork

Classic Hula Girl with Ukelele, Hawaiian Legacy Archive
Hawaiian Legacy Archive - Classic Hula Girl with Ukelele; Artwork

Hawaiian themed artwork with a ukelele and tropical flowers; Artwork

Children in fancy dress - clown and princess
Unidentified children in a somewhat sinister fancy dress tableaux. A small boy (at least we assume its a boy) wears a clown outfit

MIGRANT COUPLE, 1940. Cherry pickers and parents of five children seated on the floor, Berrien County, Michigan. Photograph by John Vachon in July 1940

JAMES II (1633-1701). King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1685-1688. James II, when Duke of York, with his first wife, Anne Hyde. Canvas by Sir Peter Lely

Portugal - Young girl in traditional costume Date: circa 1910s

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Decorative cuts, French, c1900

SILENT FILM STILL: PICNIC. Beach picnic, late 1920s

UKELELE PLAYER, c1927. Cinemactor Charles Farrell playing the ukelele in a scene from an unidentified film

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The ukelele, a small but mighty instrument, has captured the hearts of many throughout history. From George Formby's iconic performances to the charming Christmas cracker box label featuring this delightful stringed wonder, its popularity knows no bounds. In the enchanting world of cinema, audiences have joyfully joined in on sing-alongs led by the Ukelele Lady herself. And who could forget those adorable children in fancy dress - a clown and princess strumming their tiny ukeleles with glee? But it doesn't stop there; even those facing challenges find solace and expression through this magical instrument. A group of young blind women at the New York Association for the Blind create beautiful melodies together, proving that music truly knows no boundaries. A captivating black and white photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a group of musicians united by their love for the ukelele. Their harmonious tunes echoing through generations. Hawaii's vibrant culture is beautifully represented in a lithograph from 1947, adorned with symbols like hibiscus blossoms and an intricately crafted ukelele. It serves as a reminder of how this humble instrument has become synonymous with paradise. From vintage greetings cards boasting "Much Fun for You" to an oil painting depicting a musical group from centuries ago, it's evident that people have always found joy in playing the ukelele. Even tourists couldn't resist being captivated by its melodic charm while watching a young boy play his heart out on Havana's streets back in 1931. The ukelele continues to bring happiness wherever it goes - whether it be on stage alongside legendary performers or held lovingly by beginners just starting their musical journey. Its sweet sound resonates far beyond its size, leaving us all longing to strum along and experience its magic firsthand.