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RMS Titanic, Roger Bricoux, cellist, band member
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RMS Titanic, Roger Bricoux, cellist, band member
RMS TITNIC - ROGER BRICOUX ARCHIVE: Important portrait commissioned by Roger's mother Marie. As soon as the sinking of the Titanic hit the front page of every newspaper in the world, the band became legendary. Memorabilia of all types immediately came out including memorial postcards, music sheets, piano sketches, and official posters. Saint-Louis based company Art Publication Society were in charge of producing a souvenir poster presenting the eight musicians who died in the sinking. In May 1912, they contacted the families through the musicians employers, the Liverpool-based Black Brothers Talent Agency. Six families out of the eight sent a picture of their lost son and a first version of the poster was printed in or around May 1912. Bricoux and another musician were missing from the document. On July 19, 1912, Art Publication Society's secretary Ed. D. Wesson sent a letter to Roger's family in Monaco, 37 rue Grimaldi, to remind them to send a picture of the young cellist. Having no reply from the Bricoux, they contacted the French trade union Confdration des Musiciens, 133 rue de Paris in Colombes (Seine). The Confdration's secretary, M. Seitz, then sent a wireless message to the Bricoux to urge them send a picture to the publisher. Marie-Rose Dherbier, Roger's mother, finally sent a copy of the best picture she had - Roger in the Black Talent Agency's costume. Prior to sending, she commissioned this piece made on thick cardboard. Sold with scans of the letter from the Art Society and telegram from the Confdration des Musiciens and a letter of authenticity from Roger's nephew. 12ins. x 16ins. Date: 1912
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This rare and poignant print of RMS Titanic band member Roger Bricoux captures a moment in history that will never be forgotten. Commissioned by Roger's mother Marie in the wake of the tragic sinking of the Titanic, this portrait serves as a lasting tribute to her talented son and his fellow musicians who perished on that fateful night.
The band members of the Titanic became legendary heroes, their bravery and dedication immortalized in countless memorabilia items such as this souvenir poster. The process of creating this particular piece was not without its challenges, with efforts made to track down missing photographs and ensure each musician was properly represented.
Through perseverance and collaboration with organizations such as the Art Publication Society and Confdration des Musiciens, Roger's image was finally included in the final version of the poster. This photo print, mounted on thick cardboard, is a testament to a mother's love for her lost son and a family's commitment to honoring his memory.
Now preserved by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd., this historic artifact offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the human stories behind tragic events like the sinking of the RMS Titanic. With accompanying documentation verifying its authenticity, this print stands as a valuable piece of history for future generations to appreciate.
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