Strings Collection (page 9)

DCH3813071
Electric guitar

DCH3813069
Electric guitar

DCH3813068
Electric guitar and amplifier

Single cut electric guitar
Close-up of a single cut electric guitar

Mandolin
Close-up of a mandolin

Electric guitar
Close-up of a black and white electric guitar

A geisha leans box shamisen geisha reads letter
A geisha leans on the box of her shamisen, A geisha reads a letter by candlelight, while she leans against the chest containing her shamisen (stringed instrument)

Feathered Panel 600-900 Peru Far South Coast
Feathered Panel, 600-900. Peru, Far South Coast, Pampa Ocona, 7th-10th century. Papagayo macaw feathers knotted onto strings

Irish Harp. From Handbook Of The Arts Of The Middle Ages And Renaissance, Published London 1855

The Chords Of Jerusalem Bridge In The Late Afternoon; Jerusalem, Israel

Violin And Sheet Music

The Crucifixion Of Christ

Repaired Violins And Violas On Racks In The Sound Post Repair Shop; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Greetings card in the shape of a badminton racquet. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a shrimp
Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a shrimp, which comes out of its shell to reveal a seasonal greeting. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Sandor Vegh, Hungarian-French violinist and conductor
Sandor Vegh (1912-1997), Hungarian (later French) violinist and conductor. Seen here taking part in an International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove, Cornwall (which he founded in 1972)

Suk el Turk - Tripoli, Libya
Myanmar - Women of the Akha Tribe in traditional headdresses. Speakers of Tai languages in Myanmar and Thailand refer to them as " gaw" or " ekaw" (ikaw/ikho)

Frog playing a mandolin on a French postcard
Frog dressed in female clothing playing a mandolin or banjo on a French postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Four frogs playing and singing on a greetings postcard
Four frogs playing the violin, conducting and singing on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Stradivarius violin, front view

Illustration, cello and bow

Cartoon, violin with bow

Girl from Bukina Faso - Profile
Pretty Girl from Bukina Faso - shot in profile and showing the distinctive braided hairstyle, and varieties of beads worn around the head as well as the neck

Jubilee Stamp room, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
The stamp room at The Rising Sun Pub, North Bersted, Bognor Regis. Eventually, in the 1920s, the collector and publican Richard Sharpe retired

Dinka Man with elaborate head and neck decoration - Sudan, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Burkina Faso - Upper Volta, Africa - Samo Dancer
Southern Burkina Faso - Upper Volta, Africa - Dancer of the Samo people. He appears to be playing some form of bowed musical instrument? Date: circa 1910s

Welsh Crwth - Rare Musical Instrument
Welsh Crwth - a very rare musical instrument - this example is held in a private collection on Anglesey. Hollowed out of a single block of wood, with the soundboard glued

Viola da Gamba (Leg Viol) - a Bass Viol, played held betwen the knees of the player (hence the name!). Shakespeare mentions the Viola da Gamba as viol-de-gamboys

Kuwait - Fruit Seller Date: circa 1910s

Samoan Girl - Fiji
Beautiful photographic portrait of a Samoan Girl - Fiji - note the coral and bean beads. Date: circa 1910s

Hope : Blind Hope sits on the top of world plucking the strings of a Lyre. George Frederick Watts 1817-1904) English painter and sculptor

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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.