Strings Collection (page 14)

Madame Celeste (c1814-1882) French danseuse and actress, who lived in London from 1837. Celeste as The Arab Boy playing a lute

The Plan, Or A Scene In The French Cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [london : 1779 Sept.], 1 Print : Etching. Cartoon Shows Benjamin Franklin Standing, Center

The Pic-Nic Orchestra. James Gillray cartoon of 1802

Common Egg Cowrie (Ovula ovum) adult, laying string of eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Natterjack Toad (Epidalea calamita) spawn, Dorset, England, May

Turkish delicacy of dried red peppers and aubergines hanging in strings

France, strings of Garlic for sale in market

France, Sarlat-La-CanA

France, Sarlat, Garlic strings on sale in market stall

Hungary, Budapest, Study of Music
Hungary - 18th century. The Study of Music, ca. 1790

Selection of flower-like Sea Anemones (Actiniaria), view from above

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 9909
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 9917
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 9918
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

String theory, conceptual artwork
String theory, conceptual computer artwork

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 0950
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 0223
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 0225
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 0213
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Superstrings, conceptual artwork F007 / 0208
Superstrings, conceptual computer artwork. The superstring theory is a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory), which seeks to unite gravitational force with the other fundamental forces

Pythagorean harmonics, 1492 artwork C016 / 8941
Pythagorean harmonics. 15th-century artwork of an account of experiments on musical harmonics and the octave, said to have been carried out by 5th-century BC Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras

Charcuterie sausages C015 / 8248
Charcuterie sausages. Assorted selection of cooked, cured and smoked sausages hanging from strings

String theory, conceptual image C013 / 5638
String theory, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the superstrings of string theory, a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory)

Tennis ball and racquet C013 / 7108
Tennis ball and racquet

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) two nuts, threaded on strings for traditional game of conkers, Bacton, Suffolk, England, October

Japanese Musician
A Japanese geisha girl playing a shamishen (a type of harp). Date: early 1930s

Chinese man frightened by two toy figures of Japanese soldiers and a turtle hanging by strings. Date 1895

Russian soldiers frightened by toy figures of Japanese soldiers hanging by strings. Date 1904 or 1905

The Year of the Dog - A Japanese card, but produced for the Chinese market. A cute dog holds the string of a Chinese kite in his mouth. Date: 1910

The Third Annual Electrical Show, Chicago, USA - held at The Coliseum between January 13th and 25th, 1908. Date: 1908

Amerindian warrior of indeterminant home in full traditional costume bedecked with beads and holding a long spear or blowpipe. Date: circa 1910s

Hungarian beauty in striking pose, wearing fine art nouveau headdress, strings of pearls Date: 1904

Brazilian Musician
A crooner of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, singing into the large microphone and strumming his guitar Radio Rio. Date: 1930s

Indigenous American Baby in a papoose
Indigenous Americans Baby in a decorated papoose Date: circa 1910

Tabriz, Iran - Fruit Seller
A Beautiful early photographic picture postcard showing a Fruit Seller. Rather bizarrely there is a partial view of a chap on a ladder emerging into the top-right hand corner of the shot - what he is

Three Boys playing with Soldier Marionnettes - World War Two era. Date: circa 1940

Putting on a corset - with assistance
A lady requires some assistance in the tightening of the laces of her corset. The rather caustic caption reads: " Reducing the Surplus" !! Date: circa 1905

Torquay, Devon - Illuminations (3 / 3)
Torquay, Devon - Illuminations - Vane Hill and the Harbour Date: circa 1930

Ajaccio - Corsica, France
A street stall selling vegetables on a corner of Napoleon Way ( Cours Napoleon ) at Ajaccio - Corsica, France Date: circa 1910s

Launching a huge Japanese kite on a festival day, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Toad in Disguise / Grahame
Toad in disguise: " She arranged the shawl with a professional fold, & tied the strings of the rusty bonnet under his chin." Date: First published: 1908

Violin on its Own
The violin has four strings, tuned in perfect fifths : the music for it is invariably written in the G clef. Date: 1897

Game / Balloon Football
The ladies have balloons on the end of their strings - the gentlemen try to jump on them. He who succeeds in bursting a balloon has won... its all frightfully jolly... Date: 1911

Mars Tied Down
Mars, God of War, allows the Geneva Peace Conference to tie him down - before he does his celebrated escaping trick, breaking their pathetic strings Date: 1932

Making Macaroni
Making macaroni in Napoli - the strings of paste hanging out to dry Date: 1886

European Green Toad (Bufo viridis) eggs in water, Italy, may

Frets on an electric guitar

Spheroids on rods, abstract computer artwork

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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.