I just added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century). 1914—Germany: A happy birthday postcard printed in Germany features a child playing trombone (see below image; public domain; Universität Osnabrück).
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Trombone with Muses
I just added this caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). 1676—Basel, Switzerland: A painting by an unknown artist on the ceiling of a castle/country manor house just outside Basel, now relocated to the “Gundeldinger…
16th Century St. Cecilia Painting with Angel Trombonist
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). c. 1575—A portrait of St. Cecilia playing organ, accompanied by musician angels, includes an angel playing trombone (see below image, public domain, special thanks to…
Alto Trombone in Trade Catalogs, 1901-1940: 26 Examples from 9 Countries
1901—Chicago, Illinois: Lyon & Healy, a prominent American manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments, includes numerous alto trombones, all specifically labeled as E-flat instruments, in their New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments. Shown below are 4 of the altos listed in…
Trombone in 18C Austrian Trophy
I added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). Austria is one of the most important locations for trombone in the 18th century, and this is reflected in iconographhy of the period. c. 1748—Wilhering, Austria:…
17C Trombone Drawing
I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 1601-1625). c. 1616—Brussels, Belgium: An artist from the studio of Sallaert includes a trombone in the below drawing that appears to be either a preparatory sketch…
Trombone in Early German Romantic Image
I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1801-1825). 1803—Germany: Der Abend, by Philipp Otto Runge, features children playing musical instruments, including trombone, trumpet, and horn (see detail and full image below; public domain).
Pair of 19C Drawings from Punch
I just added the 2 drawings and captions below to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). I also added them to Serpent & Ophicleide Images: 1600-1850. 1849—London, England: A drawing in the British weekly magazine, Punch, includes a band with trombone,…
Alto Trombone in 19th-Century Trade Catalogs: 30 Examples from 7 Countries
1857—England: Henry Distin’s instrument catalog shows offerings of slide alto trombone and valve alto trombone in both E-flat and F (Myers, Horn Function 250). c. 1860—New York: John F. Stratton offers two different models of “E-flat Alto Trombone” in his…
19C Trombone Sketch
I added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). c. 1875—Switzerland: Artist Karl Jauslin (1842-1904) sketches a portrait of Hans Ramstein playing trombone (see below image; Museen Muttenz; public domain).