Guitar Collection (page 70)

IMMIGRANT BAND, c1905. Immigrants bound for America form a makeshift band on the deck of a ship. Photographed by Lewis Hine, c1905

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for various musical instruments, 1890

SEARS AD: GUITARS, 1902. Reproduction of 1902 Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog advertisement for guitars

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: street musician

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: street musician

Japan - Three Geisha Girls playing traditional instruments - two on drums and one playing the Shamisen. Date: circa 1904

Wandering Algerian musician
Itinerant Algerian musician playing a local three-stringed guitar-type instrument. Date: circa 1910s

Hawaii, USA - Making Poi - Staple food from the Taro Plant
Hawaii, USA - Making Poi. Primary Polynesian staple food mad fom the underground stem of the Taro Plant - known in Hawaii as Kalo. Date: circa 1910s

A wandering Pierrot Minstrel with his black cat. Date: 1892

University Student playing Portuguese Guitar on the street - Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1930s

Portugal - Girl Singer from Alfama, Lisbon playing a Guitar
Portugal - Pretty girl street singer and Portuguese Guitar player from the Alfama District of Lisbon. The Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra (Portuguese)

Three young black boys singing
Blackville Seranade - one of a series of postcards depicting black American country music - here, three young American black boys sing accompanied by a homemade banjo sat around a stile

Georgian Traditional Musicians (Sasandaren). Instruments pictures here include (from left): Double Drum (Diplipito), Daira (variety of tamborine)

Italian / Swiss border - Ticino Family - Lake Como
Italian/Swiss border - Ticino Family - Lake Como - A country family return from harveting heads of corn. The gentleman (centre)

Two Argentinian Gauchos resting in the field of an Estancia, surrounded by hides, hung out to dry on an old covered wagon

Portugal - Madeira - Traditional costumes. The Grey heaired (and bearded) guitarist is wearing a distinctive pointed carapuca hat

Cajun Hawaiian guitar player at the National Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1938
GUITAR PLAYER, 1938. Cajun Hawaiian guitar player at the National Rice Festival, Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1938

Accordion and guitar, ethnic group of musicians, River Emajogi, Tartu, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Le The a l Anglaise (Tea served in the English fashion in the salons of the Four Mirrors, Palace of the Temple, Paris, 1764). On the left the young Mozart sits at the clavichord

La Gamme d Amour (The Scale of Love): In a wooded landscape a man in a velvet hat serenades a girl with his guitar. In the background two lovers walk into the woods

Postcard of Oberammergauer Bauerntheater. ca. 1914, OBERAMMERGAUER BAUERNTHEATER

Tankists of x unit in the far east at rest, september 1945

A student jazz band of moscow university performing, 1960s

Italy, Milan, still life painting of mannequin heads
Felice Casorati (1886-1963), Still Life

France, Paris, Poster of The Mastersingers of Nuremberg by Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg). Poster

Teenagers enjoying guitar music

Woman playing guitar for boyfriend in the park

Country and western singer

Man playing guitar for his girlfriend outdoors

People dancing at a backyard party

Italy, Turin, painting of a ball in flemish interior
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642), A Ball in a Flemish Interior

France, Paris, Christmas Night in Seville, lithograph
Spain - 20th century. Christmas Night in Seville in 1907 in a lithograph by Cardona

Italy, Turin, painting of dance at ball in flemish interior
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642), A Ball in a Flemish Interior. Detail: the dance

France, Paris, Guitar and fruit painting
Georges Braque (1882-1963), Guitare et Compotier (Guitar and Fruit), 1919

Italy, milan, Portrait of Italian opera singer Carlo Galeffi (Venice, 1882 - Rome, 1961)
Italy - 20th century. Portrait of Carlo Galeffi (Venice, 1882 - Rome, 1961), Italian opera singer, playing Figaro in The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia)

Wounded American soldiers recuperating at an American hospital during World War I. Photograph, c1918
WORLD WAR I: HOSPITAL. Wounded American soldiers recuperating at an American hospital during World War I. Photograph, c1918

Students listening to a guitar player at a cafe in Paris, France. Photograph, c1960
FRANCE: GUITAR CONCERT. Students listening to a guitar player at a cafe in Paris, France. Photograph, c1960

Two African American musicians playing guitar at a tavern in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941
CHICAGO: MUSICIANS, 1941. Two African American musicians playing guitar at a tavern in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941

Sign on Broadway Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Guitar sculpture on Broadway Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Music store on Broadway Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

SPAIN. El Canto del Loco (The Song of the Madman in English. Sometimes abbreviated to ECDL) was a Spanish pop rock band. 08/06/2006

SPAIN. Melendi. 25 / 09 / 2004
SPAIN. Melendi. 25/09/2004

SPAIN. Melendi. 22 / 10 / 2004
SPAIN. Melendi. 22/10/2004

BAYEU Y SUBIAS, Ram󮠨1746-1793). Majo Playing
BAYEU Y SUBIAS, Ram󮠨 1746-1793). Majo Playing Guitar. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Majo with a Guitar

Teddy Bear: Activity around Bear Green duck pond
Activity around Bear Green duck pond

Teddies in winter scene

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The guitar, a timeless instrument that has shaped the world of music for decades. From legendary performances at the Super Bowl by Prince to Wham. 's unforgettable farewell concert at Wembley Stadium in London, this six-string wonder has been an integral part of some of the most iconic moments in musical history. Jimi Hendrix, the American musician who left audiences mesmerized with his electrifying guitar skills, captured our hearts during a concert in Berkeley, California back in 1970. His talent knew no bounds and his legacy lives on through his groundbreaking music. Speaking of the Super Bowl and Prince, who could forget that jaw-dropping halftime show? With his purple guitar slung over his shoulder and captivating stage presence, he proved once again why he was one of music's greatest performers. But guitars aren't limited to just rock legends; they have also played a significant role in classical compositions. Francisco Tarrega Eixea, a guitarist and composer from Spain, showcased the beauty and versatility of this instrument through his intricate melodies. Even renowned artists like Diego Rivera recognized the cultural significance of guitars. In his mural celebrating Mexico's Day of the Dead at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City, he depicted musicians strumming their guitars amidst vibrant celebrations. Elvis Presley himself couldn't resist its allure as he effortlessly strummed away on stage while capturing hearts worldwide. The King may be gone but his love for guitars continues to inspire generations. Across continents and genres alike, this instrument knows no boundaries. Whether it's John Martyn enchanting crowds with soulful tunes or Stuart Adamson rocking out with Big Country on stage - each artist brings their unique style to life through their trusty companion: their guitar. And let's not forget about Paul McCartney - one-fourth of The Beatles - whose melodic chords resonated with millions around the globe. His mastery over this instrument helped shape some of music's most beloved hits.