Added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). I also added it to the collection, Super Slides: Trombones with Extension Handles throughout History.   c. 1835—England: An illustration of a theatre orchestra as part of…

Added these 2 images to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half).   1889—London, England: Two images from Randolph Caldecott: A Personal Memoir feature the trombone (see below 2 images; public domain).

Just added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half) and to the collection, Backward Advances: Rear-Facing Trombones throughout History.   1869—Germany: A rear-facing trombone is featured in The Concert in the Garden Pavilion, an…

Today I added the below photograph and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century).   c. 1915—Thuringia, Germany: A photograph of a Thuringian military band (Thüringisches Infanterie-Regt Nr. 95) includes multiple trombones (see below image; public domain).

I have just added these 20 images and their captions, spanning multiple centuries, to the Trombone History Timeline. Enjoy! 1578—Lugano, Switzerland: After this date, decoration of cherubs in the Lugano Cathedral includes a cherub playing trombone (see below image; public…

Added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1825-1850).   c. 1850—England: A lithograph by John Brandard (1812-63) portrays a Victorian Christmas scene with a small band, possibly Christmas waits, serenading an onlooker who is waving…

Added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). Interesting extra bit of tubing; sometimes you just do what’s necessary to make it work!   c. 1700—Passau, Germany: A putto decorating the interior of St….

Added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). You can also find it in the Serpent & Ophicleide iconography pages.   1848—London, England: A cartoon published in Punch magazine includes an aggressive trombonist among members of a…

I added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century).   1540-50—Italy: Concertino di gentiluomini, an oil painting by Girolamo Romanino (c. 1485-c. 1566), features 4 trombones and a cornetto (see below image; public domain) (Galleria Michelangelo,…

Today I added the below painting and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 1601-1625). 1610s—Ravenna, Italy: Carlo Bononi’s painting, Convito di Assuero, includes a trombone among a group of musicians in a loft (see upper left of below…