Baton Collection (#2)

M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre [London] - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Only conceive Jullien's ordinary orchestra extended and elevated to the very "flies

National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre - the Berlin Choir, 1850. Creator: Smyth
National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre [London] - the Berlin Choir, 1850. The pure and excellent quality of the voices, the classical excellence of the style

Family portrait while playing music with violin and piano where is laying the Christmas tree, Christmas post-card Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

British Policeman On the Toilet
In The Washroom

London Riot 06
Carlos_Grury_Santos

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA skyline from Louisiana State Capitol

Tarot Card - Baton VIIII (IX)

Princess Diana visits the people of Maryhill in Glasgow in March 1983. The Princess also visited Edinburgh on the same day. Here the Princess meets children at a local school and community centre

Oakes Majorette Corps, on their first outing of the season, retained the North of England Majorette Championship at Huddersfield Sports Centre

Retiring music teacher Miss Janet Beaumont takes the baton for the last time at the third annual music festival St Davids School, Marsh

Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis. 14 July 1972

Tarot Card - Roy de Baton (King of Clubs)

Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in

Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving)
3244543 Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving) by Russian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko (Ukrainian)

The Baton of a Russian Field Marshal, c19th century
The Baton of a Russian Field Marshal. Wooden baton with detachable end, covered with gold enamel and decorated with green bulrushes. Each end is decorated with a double-headed imperial eagle

T. Roosevelt Cartoon
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Worlds Constable. Cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1905, depicting President Theodore Roosevelt using his New Diplomacy to police the world

Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen Mary
OCEAN LINER WATCH: Extremely rare Rolex 14 carat gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and Queen Mary dial

Count von Waldersee
Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Walderse (April 1832 ??March 1904) setting out for the front from Shanghai. He was a German field marshal who became Chief of the Imperial German General Staff

Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal srvant. Egypt
Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants at the palace of pharaoh Niuserre. Entrance with relief depicting the dead on both sides of the door. Detail. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants. Egypt
Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants at the palace of pharaoh Niuserre. Entrance with relief depicting the dead on both sides of the door. Saqqara. Egypt

Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English nobleman and Parliamentary general. General de Parlement
5913172 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English nobleman and Parliamentary general. General de Parlement. In suit of armour with lace collar

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour
5913170 Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour. With death mask, axe and baton below

Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin, c. 1660-70 (oil on canvas)
2906888 Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin, c.1660-70 (oil on canvas) by Wright, John Michael (1617-94); 116x106 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Murrough McDermod O'Brien)

King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving)
5913181 King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange)

Maurice of Orange, Maurice, Prince of Orange. In lace ruff collar, suit of armour with sash. Vignette of battle
5913161 Maurice of Orange, Maurice, Prince of Orange. In lace ruff collar, suit of armour with sash. Vignette of battle. Copperplate engraving by Gerard Valck after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac

Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme
5913160 Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme. In lace ruff collar and armour breastplate, with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece

Karoly Jozsef Batthyany (1698-1772), Prince of Batthyany, Hungarian Field Marshall in Austrian service
XAM70769 Karoly Jozsef Batthyany (1698-1772), Prince of Batthyany, Hungarian Field Marshall in Austrian service by Austrian School, (18th century); Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926066 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 163x239 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Wedding Ceremony, 13th century - Marriage ceremony, 13th century - They stand in front of a priest with a red shawl
FLO4677049 Wedding Ceremony, 13th century - Marriage ceremony, 13th century - They stand in front of a priest with a red shawl draped over their shoulders - She wears a small crown of gold tied with

Engagement Ceremony, 13th century - Engagement ceremony, 13th century - A man places a ring on the index finger of his
FLO4676993 Engagement Ceremony, 13th century - Engagement ceremony, 13th century - A man places a ring on the index finger of his betrothed in front of his parents - She wears a small crown of gold

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4925969 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 152x226 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Swearing an oath on the Bible, 15th century - The judge wears a crimson cap called a mortar
FLO4676419 Swearing an oath on the Bible, 15th century - The judge wears a crimson cap called a mortar, simar in gold brocade lined with ermine - The athtaker wears a simar and hood

Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)
2783643 The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunger March in London)

True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray
3519566 True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: True reform of Parliament)

Chief Herald of Arms, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572916 Chief Herald of Arms, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 126, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_8_29: Justice proceedings - Magistrate
ICA4883542 L Assiette au Beurre, number 126, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_8_29: Justice proceedings - Magistrate, Attorney General (lithograph) by Vieillard

J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho)
3621724 J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho) by Grotemeyer, Fritz (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Abel)

Silhouette of Anton Bruckner (1824-96) Austrian composer, conducting (engraving) (b / w photo)
HGM82087 Silhouette of Anton Bruckner (1824-96) Austrian composer, conducting (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bohler, Otto (1847-1913) (after); Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague

Portrait of Rene de Froulay, Count of Tesse, c. 1703 (oil on canvas)
XIR429014 Portrait of Rene de Froulay, Count of Tesse, c.1703 (oil on canvas) by Laumosnier, Jacques (c.1669-c.1744); 60x39 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

Vest, Army Staff, worn by General Sir William Henry Clinton, 1812 circa (fabric)
5925537 Vest, Army Staff, worn by General Sir William Henry Clinton, 1812 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Vest, Army Staff)

Adam Steele 4x400 Metres World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 29 August 2003 Date: 29 August 2003

Mitch Potter 4x400 Metres World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 29 August 2003 Date: 29 August 2003

Calvin Harrison 4x400 Metres World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 29 August 2003 Date: 29 August 2003

Helen Karagounis & Jennifer Meadows 4x400 Metres World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 29 August 2003 Date: 29 August 2003

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"Baton: A Symbol of Leadership, Harmony, and Triumph" In the enchanting world of music, a Dachshund choir gathers for a dress rehearsal. Led by their talented conductor Leonard Bernstein, these furry performers harmonize with precision and passion. The baton in his hand becomes an extension of his musical prowess, guiding the melodies to perfection. Centuries ago, another leader wielded the baton as a symbol of power and authority. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) ruled with strength and wisdom during the 11th century. Just like a conductor commanding an orchestra, he orchestrated peace and prosperity for his kingdom. But not all they are used in such serious contexts; some bring about laughter and playfulness. Picture this: skinny-dippers enjoying a game of strip tease card game while wearing theater suits - quite the unconventional sight. Yet even in jest, the baton takes center stage as it passes from one player to another. The significance of this emblematic object extends beyond entertainment realms. In sports history, Wilma Rudolph crossed the finish line at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome to win gold for her country in the 400-meter relay race. With every stride she took towards victory, her determination was mirrored by that small but mighty instrument held tightly within her grasp. Moving away from athletics but staying within performance arts is yet another use for this versatile tool – conducting orchestras on grand stages worldwide. Imagine an Austrian soldier donning uniform during World War I who finds solace amidst chaos by leading fellow soldiers through symphonies created solely by their weapons' sounds. Traveling back further into time brings us face-to-face with fierce Zulu warriors brandishing their spears – each warrior's weapon serving as both defense against enemies and a means to rally comrades together under one unified banner.