Playing Collection (page 96)

English trumpeters, 1375 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th century manuscript illustration held by the British Museum, London

David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 10th century manuscript illustration from the Abbey of St Germain des Pres

Double flute and nine-hole syrinx flute, 11th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Celestial concert, 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Celestial concert, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century illustration on the front page of a 15th century breviary, held by the Royal Library, Brussels

Playing chess, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration (ms. no 7266), held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children in traditional dress, Marken, Holland, 1936. Boys and girls are dressed alike. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

National costumes preserved in army uniform, 1936. Artist: Fox
Piper of the Scottish Highland regiment, 1936

Swedish musician, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Swedish musician, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Bird piping, 14th century (1849). The manner of catching birds by piping. A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus

Christmas Eve dance, 1493 (1849). Artist: Pierre Wolgmuth
Christmas Eve dance, 1493 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Liber Cronicarum at the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Royale, Brussels, Belgium

Geisha playing traditional musical instruments, Japan, 1880

Hindus gambling, India, 1916-1917

Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Artist: Evans
Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Chinese women painting and playing musical instruments. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)

Polyphemus, c1515, (1937). Artist: Titian
Polyphemus, c1515, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937. Found in the collection of the Musee Wicar, Lille

King David, mid-13th century. Scenes from the life of David: playing his lyre; killing Goliath; playing a row of bells; being anointed and crowned. From a Latin psalter produced in France

Proud of her George III; Britannia rears her chearful head, and leads the golden years

In the spring and playtime of the year, 1911-1912. Artist: JA Southwart
In the spring and playtime of the year, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Nancy Price (1880-1970), English actress, as Pallas Athene in Ulysses, 1902. Artist: Charles A Buchel
Nancy Price (1880-1970), English actress, as Pallas Athene in Ulysses, 1902. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8

A young girl holding a doll, 20th century. Published by Modern Electric Studio

Two children, 20th century

Sitar player, India, 20th century

Snake charmer, India, 20th century

Cuthbert James Burnup (1875-1960), amateur cricketer and footballer, early 20th century. Artist: Bowden Bros
Cuthbert James Burnup (1875-1960), amateur cricketer and footballer, early 20th century. An English international in football, Burnup is more renowned as a Kent cricketer

Buglers practicing in a London Park, c1915 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1928]

The most popular parade, c1915 (1928). The band of a regiment in training at a coastal resort. From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Holly Street, 1847, (1938). Artist: George Burrell Willcock
Holly Street, 1847, (1938). Holy Street Mill, Chagford, Devon. Held in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester Arts and Museums Service, Leicester

Geisha playing the tsuzumi, Japan, 1882. Artist: Felice Beato
Geisha playing the tsuzumi, Japan, 1882. A tzuzumi is a traditional hourglass-shaped drum. A photograph from Labor and Porcelain in Japan, by the United States Consul-General, Yokohama, 1882

The Durban Oval, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Fenners, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. Artist: Sports and General
Fenner s, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Colombo Cricket Ground, Ceylon, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Calcutta Cricket Ground, India, 1861 (1912). Scene showing a match between the 68th Light Infantry and the Calcutta Cricket Club

The Hamilton Cricket Ground, Bermuda, 1912. Artist: HP Baily
The Hamilton Cricket Ground, Bermuda, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Adelaide Cricket Ground, Third Test Match between Australia and England, 1912. Artist: Charles Alfred Petts
The Adelaide Cricket Ground, Third Test Match between Australia and England, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London)

Early Victorian cricketers, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Tanglin Barracks, Singapore, 1869-1870 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Australian XI for the Fourth Test vs England at Melbourne, 1911 (1912). Artist: Sears
The Australian XI for the Fourth Test vs England at Melbourne, 1911 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Parks, cricket ground of Oxford University, 1912. Artist: Hills and Saunders
The Parks, cricket ground of Oxford University, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

How Our Nurses Keep Fit in War-Time, 1901 (1912). British nurses playing cricket in South Africa during the Boer War. From Imperial Cricket

The Levuka Cricket Ground, Fiji, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Kuala Lumpur Cricket Ground, Malaya, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Wanderers Cricket Ground, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Cricket at Igloolik, 1822-1823 (1912). The crews of HMS Fury and HMS Hecla. playing cricket on the Arctic ice during the mission commanded by Lieutenant William Edward Parry to try to try to find

The Hobart Cricket Ground, Tasmania, Australia, 1912. Artist: The Sydney Daily Telegraph
The Hobart Cricket Ground, Tasmania, Australia, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Fete Galante, c1860. Artist: Nicholas Edward Gabe
Fete Galante, c1860. From The Connoisseur Volume LII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]

Golfing, a year round sport in Florida, c1939. [Florida Postcard Co. Jacksonville]

Bright hours upon your Birthday, early 20th century

Ellen Et Sa Grandmere, c1897. Artist: Paul Helleu
Ellen Et Sa Grandmere, c1897. From The Studio Volume 10 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, about 1670-1672. Artist: Jan Vermeer
A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c1670. Original work found in The National Gallery Collection. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

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