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Violin Collection

Background imageViolin Collection: L. Ball Plays Violin for Jackie Gleason

L. Ball Plays Violin for Jackie Gleason
(Original Caption) Jackie Gleason dances to Lucy's violin in this scene from the television series "Here's Lucy." Undated photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Musical Mozarts

Musical Mozarts
German composer Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787) playing the violin accompanied by his seven year old son Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) on the harpsichord

Background imageViolin Collection: Illustration, string quartet, four sitting men in tuxedos playing two violins

Illustration, string quartet, four sitting men in tuxedos playing two violins, a viola and cello, front view

Background imageViolin Collection: Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Background imageViolin Collection: Music'S Power; Lithograph; Men Standing

Music'S Power; Lithograph; Men Standing
(Original Caption) 1848-"The Power of Music." Lithograph by Alphonse-Leon Noel after William Sidney Mount, 1848

Background imageViolin Collection: Johann Strauss In Frock Coat With Violin

Johann Strauss In Frock Coat With Violin
(Original Caption) Johann Strauss standing in frock coat, violin in hand, ca. 1870. Photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: African-American Youth Seated Playing Violin

African-American Youth Seated Playing Violin
A stereoscopic view of an African-American youth playing a homemade fiddle by the side of a shanty, Savannah, Georgia, circa 1880

Background imageViolin Collection: Young Richard Nixon With Violin

Young Richard Nixon With Violin
Richard Nixon holds a violin, which he played in his high school's orchestra

Background imageViolin Collection: The Krien Quartet

The Krien Quartet
(Original Caption) The Kriens quartet

Background imageViolin Collection: Jascha Heifetz Playing the Violin

Jascha Heifetz Playing the Violin
(Original Caption) Jascha Heifetz, the famous violinist. Undated photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin Seated with Violin

Yehudi Menuhin Seated with Violin
(Original Caption) Yehudi Menuhin: (Born 1916) American Violinist

Background imageViolin Collection: Pencil Sketch of Niccolo Paganini by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Pencil Sketch of Niccolo Paganini by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
(Original Caption) Niccolo Paganini, (1782-1840), renowned Italian violinist. 3/4-length frontal pencil sketch, 1819, by French painter Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867)

Background imageViolin Collection: Stereoscopic Image Of Boy Playing Fiddle

Stereoscopic Image Of Boy Playing Fiddle
(Original Caption) Savannah, Georgia- A black youngster playing a crude fiddle by the side of a shanty. Stereoscopic image circa 1880

Background imageViolin Collection: Jascha Heifetz Holding Violin

Jascha Heifetz Holding Violin
(Original Caption) Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), violin virtuoso, shown holding his instrument. Photograph ca. 1918

Background imageViolin Collection: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955) playing the violin at a chamber music rehearsal in Princeton, NJ. Photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Albert Einstein Playing Violin In Trio

Albert Einstein Playing Violin In Trio
(Original Caption) Albert Eistein plays in trio on the S. S. Deutchland on his way to America

Background imageViolin Collection: German Violin Virtuoso Spohr, Headshould

German Violin Virtuoso Spohr, Headshould
(Original Caption) Louis Spohr (1784-1859), German violin virtuoso and composer. Engraving

Background imageViolin Collection: Elaborately Carved Violin Back

Elaborately Carved Violin Back
(Original Caption) An elaborately carved 16th century violin back from Parma. At the Este Gallery in Modena, Italy

Background imageViolin Collection: Scene From 'Alexander'S Ragtime Band'

Scene From "Alexander'S Ragtime Band"
(Original Caption) Picture shows a scene from the movie, "Alexander's Ragtime Band". It was one of three interpretations of the movie

Background imageViolin Collection: An Angel Playing The Violin

An Angel Playing The Violin
(Original Caption) Picture shows a angel, in a female form, playing the violin. Undated engraving

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin Playing Violin As Boy

Yehudi Menuhin Playing Violin As Boy
(Original Caption) Portrait of Yehudi Menuhin (1916- ) as a young boy, playing the violin. Ca. 1920s-1930s

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin Playing Violin At 14

Yehudi Menuhin Playing Violin At 14
(Original Caption) Yehudi Menuhin playing the violin at the age of 14. Photograph Lumiere, N.Y. B. 12

Background imageViolin Collection: Guatemalan Violin Maker with Instrument

Guatemalan Violin Maker with Instrument
(Original Caption) Photo shows a Guatemalan violin maker, testing out one of his creations. The violins are carved out of mountain logs and the string are made of animal gut. Undated

Background imageViolin Collection: Irving Selzer and His Cafe Boulevard Orchestra

Irving Selzer and His Cafe Boulevard Orchestra
Irving Selzer and his Cafe Boulevard Orchestra playing for a radio broadcast on Newark, New Jersey station WJZ

Background imageViolin Collection: Walking Violin in Philadelphia Mummers Parade, 1917

Walking Violin in Philadelphia Mummers Parade, 1917
A person dressed as a violin in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade, 1917

Background imageViolin Collection: Swing Session with Jazz Band

Swing Session with Jazz Band
A smiling female bandleader conducts for her swing band as she sits atop a piano

Background imageViolin Collection: Jazz Band Performing in Berlin

Jazz Band Performing in Berlin
(Original Caption) Berlin, Germany: Photo shows a happy Jazz Band in Berlin, Germany. Undated photograph, circa 1920

Background imageViolin Collection: Violinist Albert Spalding

Violinist Albert Spalding
(Original Caption) Albert Spalding, concert violinist and WABC artist. Undated Photo

Background imageViolin Collection: Calvin Coolidge's Sons Playing Music

Calvin Coolidge's Sons Playing Music
A little musicale in the home of then Governor Calvin Coolidge, who was at the time the Republican nominee for vice-president. John Coolidge is playing the violin while his younger brother Calvin Jr

Background imageViolin Collection: Performing on Brighton Beach

Performing on Brighton Beach
(Original Caption) 7/18/1922-Brooklyn, NY: Miss Dorothy Jardon was the featured member of musical favorites who appeared at the Brighton Beach Pavillion recently

Background imageViolin Collection: Russian American Violinist Jascha Heifetz Holding His Violin

Russian American Violinist Jascha Heifetz Holding His Violin
Jascha Heifetz, (1901-1987), the Russian-American violinist is shown

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin Violin Genius And Sisters

Yehudi Menuhin Violin Genius And Sisters
(Original Caption) 1928-Yehudi Menuhin, violin genius, and his siters, Hepzibah (left) and Yalta (right)

Background imageViolin Collection: Jascha Heifetz and Arthur Rubinstein Practicing Together

Jascha Heifetz and Arthur Rubinstein Practicing Together
Violinist Jascha Heifetz and pianist Arthur Rubinstein practice for a concert in aid of British War Relief and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Background imageViolin Collection: Sawed-Off Shotgun In Violin Case

Sawed-Off Shotgun In Violin Case
(Original Caption) 2/28/1930-This sawed-off shotgun was carried in a violin case to the Port Newark National Bank in Newark, NJ, 2/28/1930

Background imageViolin Collection: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) World-famous Physicist and Professor Albert Einstein is shown seated aboard the S.S. Belgenland, travelling from New York to San Diego

Background imageViolin Collection: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) 1932-Professor Albert Einstein playing his violin. 1932

Background imageViolin Collection: First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Watches Banjo Players

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Watches Banjo Players
(Original Caption) 8/12/1933-White Top Mountain, Virginia- Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is shown with the group of Virginia "Ridge Runners" who entertained her

Background imageViolin Collection: Quintette de Hot Club de France

Quintette de Hot Club de France
(Original Caption) Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) and Stephane Grappelli, of the Quintet de Hot Club de France. Photograph, ca. 1934

Background imageViolin Collection: Violinist Playing in London

Violinist Playing in London
Prominent violinist Fritz Kreisler plays at a press reception at the Grovenor House in London

Background imageViolin Collection: Radio Jazz Broadcast with Tommy Dorsey

Radio Jazz Broadcast with Tommy Dorsey
(Original Caption) 3/17/1938-Philadelphia

Background imageViolin Collection: Radio Comedian Jack Benny Playing Violin

Radio Comedian Jack Benny Playing Violin
(Original Caption) 3/24/1938-New York, NY: Jack Benny, of the airwaves, adds a few squeaks to the general hubbub in Grand Central Station on his arrival here, March 24th

Background imageViolin Collection: Men Playing Instruments; Guitar, Violin

Men Playing Instruments; Guitar, Violin
(Original Caption) 9/21/38-Marysville, CA.:Music hath charms

Background imageViolin Collection: Orson Welles Rehearsing Radio Broadcast

Orson Welles Rehearsing Radio Broadcast
Orson Welles is seen rehearsing his radio adaptation of H.G. Wells classic, The War of the Worlds, 10th October 1938

Background imageViolin Collection: Jascha Heifetz With Members Of Orchestra

Jascha Heifetz With Members Of Orchestra
(Original Caption) 5/31/39: Jascha Heifetz, with members California Junior Symphony Orchestra in scenes from his debut film, "Music School, " produced by Samuel Goldwyn

Background imageViolin Collection: Amateur Swing Band with Famous People

Amateur Swing Band with Famous People
(Original Caption) 1939- Amateur Swing contest with (L to R): Jack Benny (violin), Dick Powell (trumpet), Ken Murray (clarinet), Bing Crosby (drums), Shirley Ross (piano), and Tommy Dorsey (trumbone)

Background imageViolin Collection: Jascha Heifetz With Orchestra Members

Jascha Heifetz With Orchestra Members
(Original Caption) 5/31/39: Jascha Heifetz, with members of California Junior Symphony Orchestra in scenes from his debut film, "Music School, " produced by Samuel Goldwyn

Background imageViolin Collection: Violinist Showing Stradivarius to Policemen

Violinist Showing Stradivarius to Policemen
Violinist Iso Briselli shows one of his Stradivarius violins to the three policemen guarding him in Philadelphia

Background imageViolin Collection: Albert Spalding, Famous Violinist

Albert Spalding, Famous Violinist
(Original Caption) Albert Spalding, internationally famous violinist, joins Andre Kostelanetz and his 45-piece orchestra in the new CBS "Music That Refreshes" series beginning Sunday, Dec

Background imageViolin Collection: Greenwich Village Musical Entertainment

Greenwich Village Musical Entertainment
Women in a band entertain the crowd at the Pepper Pot in Greenwich Village

Background imageViolin Collection: Oscar Levant And Jack Benny

Oscar Levant And Jack Benny
(Original Caption) 1/1/1943-Oscar Levant at piano and Jack Benny with his violin

Background imageViolin Collection: Bob Wills Playing Fiddle

Bob Wills Playing Fiddle
(Original Caption) 9/1/1944-Hollywood, CA: Practicly knoking them dead in the aisles, "Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys", recently drew 19

Background imageViolin Collection: Harry Truman and Jack Benny at National Press Club

Harry Truman and Jack Benny at National Press Club
(Original Caption) 1/29/45-Washington, D.C.: Strictly for the entertainment of Capital newsmen

Background imageViolin Collection: Julie Andrews Writing Music on Wall

Julie Andrews Writing Music on Wall
(Original Caption) 5/25/1947- Instead of the usual playroom, Julie has a music room in the Andrews home. Everything in the room pertains to music

Background imageViolin Collection: Tuning Bell; Man Playing Violin In Shop

Tuning Bell; Man Playing Violin In Shop
(Original Caption) "The Toning of the Bell." Undated engraving from a painting by Walter Shirlaw. BPA2# 485

Background imageViolin Collection: Music And Dancing In Front Of Farmhouse

Music And Dancing In Front Of Farmhouse
(Original Caption) VA: Dancing to the tune of banjos and violin music in front of primitive farmhouse in Virginia. Photograph, 1920's

Background imageViolin Collection: Itzhak Perlman Performing

Itzhak Perlman Performing
(Original Caption) 10/7/1986-Columbia, SC: World-Famous violinist Itzhak Perlman performs Mendelssohn's Concerto in E minor with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra in Columbia, SC, 10/7

Background imageViolin Collection: Prof. Fessenden Seated By His Piano

Prof. Fessenden Seated By His Piano
(Original Caption) 8/29/1924-Boston, Massachusetts: Professor Reginald A

Background imageViolin Collection: One of the First Stradivarius Violins

One of the First Stradivarius Violins
(Original Caption) A genuine Stradivarius violin, made in Cremona, 1694

Background imageViolin Collection: Engraving of a Traditional 18th-Century Chamber Orchestra

Engraving of a Traditional 18th-Century Chamber Orchestra
(Original Caption) Chamber music ensemble at the time of Johann Sebastian Bach (Typical Chamber orchestra accompanying the piano concertos by the composer

Background imageViolin Collection: Mountain Musicians Play by Waterfall

Mountain Musicians Play by Waterfall
(Original Caption) Hillsville Fiddlers in Virginia at Jackson's Ferry. A group of mountain musicians at Holladay's Mill. Undated photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Benito Mussolini Playing Fiddle

Benito Mussolini Playing Fiddle
(Original Caption) Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), at one of his favorate diversions: fiddling while Rome burns. Undated photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin As Child Playing Violin

Yehudi Menuhin As Child Playing Violin
(Original Caption) Yehudi Menuhin (Born 1916) as a child prodigy in the early 1920's. Photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Violinist, Guitarist; Musicians On Ferry

Violinist, Guitarist; Musicians On Ferry
(Original Caption) Two musicians (violinist and guitarist) on ferry to the Statue of Liberty

Background imageViolin Collection: Native American Boys At Camp; Violinist

Native American Boys At Camp; Violinist
(Original Caption) Young Native American boys camping. Undated photograph

Background imageViolin Collection: Musical Family with Instruments

Musical Family with Instruments
(Original Caption) A musical family - Every member of the family plays an instrument. Photograph ca. 1880, Minneapolis. BPA2# 3217

Background imageViolin Collection: Illustration Depicting Lysander and Hermia from A Midsummer Night's Dream

Illustration Depicting Lysander and Hermia from A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fairy scene showing a cherub picking up a donkey's head, from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene I

Background imageViolin Collection: The Russian-French Alliance

The Russian-French Alliance
(Original Caption) Political Cartoon showing a caricature of France, leashed by treaty to the bear of Russia who is playing the violin of politics and forcing France to dance

Background imageViolin Collection: 'Singer'S Pride' Cigar Box Label

"Singer'S Pride" Cigar Box Label
(Original Caption) "Singer's Pride" cigar box label, with an illustration depicting a nude child surrounded by musical instruments

Background imageViolin Collection: Engraving Of Turkish Violin Player

Engraving Of Turkish Violin Player
(Original Caption) Turkish violin Player. Italian engraving, 1722

Background imageViolin Collection: Amphion Plays Violin, Builds Walls/Illust

Amphion Plays Violin, Builds Walls/Illust
(Original Caption) Amphion builds the walls of Thebes by the music of his lyre. Undated engraving

Background imageViolin Collection: Violin By Joseph Guarerius

Violin By Joseph Guarerius
(Original Caption) A violin by violin king Joseph Guarerius. Undated illustration. BPA2# 3209

Background imageViolin Collection: 'Negro Songs Of The Old South' 1872 Ill

"Negro Songs Of The Old South" 1872 Ill
(Original Caption) 1872-"Negro Songs of the Old South" 1872 Illustration by W.L. Sheppard

Background imageViolin Collection: August Wilhelm With Violin On Shoulder

August Wilhelm With Violin On Shoulder
(Original Caption) August Wilhelm in formal attire standing with his violin resting on his shoulder. Woodcut, late 19th century

Background imageViolin Collection: Illustration To Mother Goose Rhymes

Illustration To Mother Goose Rhymes
(Original Caption) Illustration to Mother Goose's nursery rhymes: Hey

Background imageViolin Collection: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in Front of Orchestra

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in Front of Orchestra
(Original Caption) Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, German born soprano. Undated photograph. BPA2# 3490

Background imageViolin Collection: Edward G. Robinson Picks Up Violin

Edward G. Robinson Picks Up Violin
(Original Caption) 2/24/50-Tel-Aviv, Israel: During the first rehearsal of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Serge Koussevitzky (left) American screen star Edward G

Background imageViolin Collection: Ukraine Child Immigrants

Ukraine Child Immigrants
(Original Caption) 07/01/1950-New York: "NOTED" ARRIVALS

Background imageViolin Collection: Riders of the Purple Sage Recording

Riders of the Purple Sage Recording
Members of Riders of the Purple Sage record a song for the movie Disc Jockey. They are (left to right) Johnny Paul, Foy Willing, unidentified singer, Buck Page, and an unidentified bass player

Background imageViolin Collection: Boxers In A Muscial Mood

Boxers In A Muscial Mood
(Original Caption) 12/10/1953- New York, NY: Ring swing

Background imageViolin Collection: Peers Celebrating Caruso's 50th Anniversary

Peers Celebrating Caruso's 50th Anniversary
(Original Caption) 1/26/1954-New York

Background imageViolin Collection: Baseball player Mickey Mantle Learning the Violin

Baseball player Mickey Mantle Learning the Violin
(Original Caption) Mickey Mantle, the white haired boy of New York Yankees, takes his mind off his ailing knee by switching to a violin bow and doing a little sawing

Background imageViolin Collection: Kilberg Plays 'Brownie Bass'

Kilberg Plays "Brownie Bass"
(Original Caption) 6/5/1955-New York, NY: Lionel Kilberg (2nd from l), 25-year-old Army veteran, plays "Brownie Bass" he built

Background imageViolin Collection: Yehudi Menuhin, Wife And Ian Maxwell

Yehudi Menuhin, Wife And Ian Maxwell
(Original Caption) 2/26/1956-New York, NY: The noted violinist, Yehudi Menuhin and his wife are shown with Captain Ian Maxwell (r), producer of a film on Mozart



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