Baton Collection (page 3)

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

Sanya Richards 4x400 Metres World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 31 August 2003 Date: 31 August 2003

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

Moniquel Hennagan 4 X400 Metres Olympics Games Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece 28 August 2004 Date: 28 August 2004

Helen Karagounis & Lee Mcconnell 4x400 Metres Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece 27 August 2004 Date: 27 August 2004

Running Baton Baton Norwich Union Classic Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield 30 June 2002 Date: 30 June 2002

Malachi Davis & Matt Elias 4x400 Metres Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece 27 August 2004 Date: 27 August 2004

Helen Frost European Cup, Paris 1999 22 June 1999 Date: 22 June 1999

Bruny Surin 100 Metres Relay 01 August 1997 Date: 01 August 1997

Canadian Team Celebrate 4x100 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Torrence Beats Ottey 4x100 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Anthuan Maybank 4x400 Metres 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Tracy Goddard, British sprinter and long-jumper. Date: 4 June 1996

Reynolds Hands Over To Johnson 4x400 Metres, World Champs 1995 01 August 1995 Date: 01 August 1995

Braithwaite Drops Baton Euro Champs, Helsinki 1994 17 August 1994 Date: 17 August 1994

Braithwaite Takes Baton From Jarrett, Helsinki 1994 17 August 1994 Date: 17 August 1994

French Winning Relay Team 4x400m Euro Champs, Helsinki 16 August 1994 Date: 16 August 1994

Black Takes Baton From Whittle 4x400 Metres, Helsinki 1994 16 August 1994 Date: 16 August 1994

Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Alternative title: Maitresse d Orchestre. Salome, in a lace-edged black robe with a tassel which trails on the floor, holds a slim pointed object like a conductors baton

Police Lantern and Club, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Police Lantern and Club, 1938

Conductors baton used by James DePreist, 1965-2013. Creator: Unknown
A conductors baton used by African-American conductor James DePreist (1936-2013). One of the first African-American conductors on the world stage

Baton used by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band, ca. 2000
A baton used by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University - Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed " the Human Jukebox." The baton has a white plastic stick

Conductors baton owned by Cab Calloway, mid 20th-late 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Wooden conductors baton used by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor. The black painted handle is larger than the white painted tapered shaft

Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat
FLO4999324 Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat and Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdans baton, to the Prince Regent at Carlton House

The trial of Lord William Russell (1639-1683) - engraving from "L Histoire d
XEE4155353 The trial of Lord William Russell (1639-1683) - engraving from " L Histoire d Angleterre, depuis les temps plus recules" by Francois Guizot 1877 by French School

Portrait of a Gentleman, Probably the Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich, Later Czar Peter III
659290 Portrait of a Gentleman, Probably the Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich, Later Czar Peter III, Standing Three-Quarter Length, Wearing a Red Embroidered Jacket

Engraving of Damblans on the "one"of the Journal Illustrous Naa 31 of 31 July
PCT4287636 Engraving of Damblans on the " one" of the Journal Illustrous NAa 31 of 31 July 1898: duel at the sword between Paul Deroulede (1846-1914) and Gustave Hubbard (1858-1927)

David Garrick as John Brute in the Provok d Wife by Vanbrugh, Drury Lane, c
450076 David Garrick as John Brute in the Provok d Wife by Vanbrugh, Drury Lane, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 75x62 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Lloyd George as the New Conductor of the Coalition Government, December 1916 (litho)
KDC400219 Lloyd George as the New Conductor of the Coalition Government, December 1916 (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho)
2809244 The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle)

Russian-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Canvas lambrequin and curtains, silk window screen, armchair. Planche 20. Croisee Russe. Lambrequin toile ou serge, ton creme, applications de laine

Gustave III contemplating the Revolution under the auspices of Minerva and Justice
486353 Gustave III contemplating the Revolution under the auspices of Minerva and Justice, 1784 (engraving) by Martin, Johan Fredrik (1755-1816); Institut Tessin, Hotel de Marle, Paris

Captain John Paul Jones, Commander of a Squadron of Ships in the Service of France
479173 Captain John Paul Jones, Commander of a Squadron of Ships in the Service of France and America, 1780 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by American School

Roman Gladiators, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)
STC131695 Roman Gladiators, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Gustavus Adolphus the Great, King of the Swedes (1592-1632), 1650 (engraving)
XJF131290 Portrait of Gustavus Adolphus the Great, King of the Swedes (1592-1632), 1650 (engraving) by Soutman, Pieter Claesz (c.1580-1657); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

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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.