Minstrel Collection (#9)

Minstrel show presented by Commodore Matthew Perry for Japanese diplomats. Color drawing, Japanese, 1854
JAPAN: MINSTREL SHOW, 1854. Minstrel show presented by Commodore Matthew Perry for Japanese diplomats. Color drawing, Japanese, 1854

THOMAS DARTMOUTH RICE (1808-1860). American minstrel performer. Line engraving, 19th century

MINSTREL, 15th CENTURY. A minstrel playing a vielle. Line engraving after a 15th century manuscript illumination

JAPAN: WANDERING MINSTRELS. Street musicians in Yokohama, Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1864

DANIEL DECATUR EMMETT (1815-1904). American minstrel and song writer. Wood engraving, 1889

EDWIN CHRISTY (1815-1862). Edwin Pearce Christy. American actor and singer. Wood engraving, 1889

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. A variety of ancient musical instruments. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

ORPHEUS & THE BACCHANTES. Line engraving, French, 18th century

MINSTREL, 19th CENTURY. Steel engraving, American 19th century

MINSTREL SHOW, 1846. The Ethiopian Serenaders, an American minstrel troupe performing in London. Wood engraving, English, 1846

MINSTREL SHOW, 1858. A minstrel troupe performing in London. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1858

GEORGE CHRISTY (1827-1868). N

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival 40 people. Date c1899

Rusco & Holland, sole proprietors and managers more money invested than any minstrel firm in the world : the progressive minstrel managers. Portraits of WA Rusco and Jno. J. Holland. Date c1899

Original Nashville Students in alliance with Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

Elks minstrel performance given by Chicago Lodge No. 4, BPO.E. Date 1910

Original Nashville Students consolidated with Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

William H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee. Date c1899

William H. Wests Big minstrel jubilee a majestic enterprise. Date c1899

Minstrel sign on billboard at Benson, Arizona. Date 1940 Apr.-May

Primrose & Dockstaders Huge Minstrel Company Primrose & Doc
Primrose & Dockstaders Huge Minstrel Company. Date c1900

Minstrel poster. Alabama. Date 1936 Aug

Minstrel first part. Date c1879

Wm. H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West). Date c1898

Richards & Pringles, Rusco & Hollands Big Minstrel Festiva
Richards & Pringle s, Rusco & Hollands Big Minstrel Festival. Date c1898

Rusco and Holland present the Original Nashville Students in mighty union with Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

Original Nashville Students combined with Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

German bard sings in medieval hall
A German bard plays his harp in a smokey medieval hall. Date: Medieval

Alfred in the Danish camp
King Alfred the Great disguises himself as a minstrel in order to discover the plans of the Danish leader Guthrum. This he does and is successful at the Battle of Edington which followed. Date: 878

Alfred before the Danish General
Disguised as a minstrel, King Alfred the Great stands before the Danish leader Guthrum. Date: 878

Adenes le Roi, French troubadour
Adenes le Roi(c. 1240-c. 1300), French trouvere, performs to an audience of medieval ladies out of doors Date: 13th century

Gallery band
The Nurnberg town band playing lustily from a rather crowded gallery. The other people on the gallery studiously ignore the din. Date: 15th century

Gallery minstrels
Two gallery minstrels serenade the audience below them with their harps Date: Medieval

King Alfred disguised in Danish camp
King Alfred the Great disguises himself as a minstrel and goes undercover at the Danish camp of Guthrum, leader of the Danes in order to find out their plans

Street music: Organ grinder, 1872
A Civil War veteran turns his hand to organ grinding in New York, 1872. Date: 1872

Bolzano, Italy (2 / 3)
Waltherplatz - Bolzano (or Bozen in German) - a city and comune in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Sudtirol region of Italy in the far north east of the country

Heyst sur Mer, Belgium - A Troubadour Date: 1923

Bolzano, Italy (1 / 3)
Waltherplatz - Bolzano (or Bozen in German) - a city and comune in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Sudtirol region of Italy in the far north east of the country

Italian Pifferari, 1869
Italian Pifferari infront of a wayside shrine of the Madonna. Date: 1869

Italian Pifferari, 1850
Roman piffarari perform by a wayside shine, 1850. Date: 1850

German street band, 1857
A German street band in Paris, 1857. Date: 1857

Italian Pifferari, 1875
Italian pifferari elicits a donation from some wealthy music lovers beneath an awning. 1875

MINSTREL SHOW, 1936. A torn poster on a brick wall advertising a traveling minstrel show, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936

WATTEAU: GILLES & FAMILY. Gilles and his family. Oil by Antoine Watteau

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"Minstrels: Celebrating the Melodies of Tradition and Diversity" Step into the vibrant world of minstrels, where cultures intertwine and music becomes a universal language. From Senegal's griots playing enchanting tunes on their kora to the captivating performances of black and white minstrels, this ancient art form has transcended time. In medieval times, Paddy the Piper mesmerized audiences with his skillful melodies, while Henry I, Count of Anhalt immortalized minstrelsy in a stunning artwork from the Codex Manesse. These troubadours brought joy to villages as buffoons in Francois Nicolas Riss' painting "Buffoons in a Village. " Not limited by boundaries or race, George H. Chirgwin broke barriers as the White-Eyed Kaffir, showcasing his talent across different stages. Meanwhile, The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club dared to challenge stereotypes by fearlessly pedaling through a world surrounded by cannibals. Minstrelsy also found its place in historical events like Alfred's presence at Danish Camp or Austria's monument dedicated to Der Liebe Augustin - Markus Augustin himself once-popular Viennese entertainer. GEORGE H CHIRGWIN/HALLS became synonymous with unforgettable performances that captivated audiences worldwide. And who can forget Kay Nielsen's ethereal illustration "The Song to the Moon, " which transports us into an otherworldly realm? Finally, we pay homage to bards singing tales of old to ancient Britons - keeping traditions alive through their powerful voices. Through these glimpses into minstrel history and culture, we celebrate their ability to bridge gaps between nations and generations alike. Let us embrace this timeless art form that continues to resonate within our hearts and souls.