I recently added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half). In the story, two French acrobats, about to embark on a journey by sea, need to pack light, taking with them only the essentials….
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Trombone History: Pair of Early Circus Posters
I continue to add to the 19th century timeline (2nd half). Over the weekend I added a pair of circus posters, both of them highlighting musicians. The first one, from Ringling Brothers, shows a large band with 10 trombones. The second,…
Circus Musicians: At Least They Have a Gig!
I recently added a painting, Fernand Pelez’s Grimaces and Misery, to the 19th century timeline (2nd half). Dating from 1888, it is an exact contemporary of Georges Seurat’s Parade de cirque (which I’ve also included below). Although there are obvious…