Brass instruments

Date: 1907

From: Booth, Leonard Hampden, 1879-1974 :[Cuttings of cartoons and caricatures from the "Exhibition sketcher" (Christchurch), the "Triad", and the "Sydney bulletin". 1906-1915].

Reference: A-350-013

Description: Shows, on the recto, a full-body standing portraits of Bishop Julius, hand on hips and wearing 'an expression of contempt for the frivols of Society'; on the verso, profile and three-quarter standing portraits of the Hon George Jones and Mr Robertshaw, of the Dresden Piano Coy. also includes anonymous images of a stout bandsman playing a tenor horn on a hot day, and a baby using a flask and tube like a musical instrument None of these drawings are signed, but the style and date in the journal suggest these works are by Booth Extended Title - From: The exhibition sketcher, Feb 16, 1907 p 15 Quantity: 3 drawing(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on pages of journal; sizes vary Provenance: Donated by Ms Honiana Love, in 2000.

Date: [ca 1900s]

From: St John's Church (Willis Street, Wellington) :Photographs of church personalities and activities

By: Vinsen, William Henry, 1876-1962

Reference: PAColl-D-0141

Description: Group photograph of members of the band with their instruments taken in the studio of W H Vinsen, Wellington Inscriptions: Backing board verso - centre - Boys' Institute Band. G A Troup in suit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 227 x 385 mm mounted on card

Date: 1979

From: McGregor, Jim, 1957- : Postcard collection

Reference: PAColl-10720

Description: Photographs of Wellington City Silver Band at Wellington Zoo in 1979. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Three photographs show the members of the band posing with their instruments (one in front of an elephant) and the fourth shows the band playing. Band members are identified in the mounted group portrait. In the back row are E Brierly, T Neil, D Morrison, Chris Scales, R Simpson, M Mulholland, Ron McNulty, D Gregan, and S [or Murray?] Aarons. In the front row are D Campbell, Bruce Wright, Margaret Gibbs, S [Steven?] Lis, Jim McGregor (Conductor), W [Warren?] Gaiger, R Metcalfe, Ailsa Love, and Ron Gerrard. Those absent are also listed. The photograph of the band performing includes S [Steven?] Lis and W [Warren?] Gaiger on drums; R Metcalfe on bass; T Neil and M Gee (on cornets at rear); D Gregan, E Brierly, M Mulholland, S [or Murray?] Aarons, and Chris Scales (on cornets at front); Ron McNulty on flugelhorn; D Campbell on trombone; Bruce Wright on baritone; Ailsa Love on euphonium; and Margaret Gibbs on tenor horn. Unmounted group portrait of the band includes an unidentified player from Porirua Brass Band on the tuba. In the back row are E Brierly, T Neil, D Morrison, Chris Scales, R Simpson, M Mulholland, Ron McNulty, D Gregan, and S [or Murray?] Aarons. Seated in the front row are D Campbell, Bruce Wright, Margaret Gibbs, S [Steven] Lis, Jim McGregor (Conductor), W [Warren] Gaiger, R Metcalfe, Ailsa Love, and Ron Gerrard. The band is also photographed standing in front of elephant, possibly Kamala. Left to right are: S [or Murray?] Aarons, W [Warren?] Gaiger, D Morrison, T Neil, Bruce Wright, Chris Scales, Ron McNulty, S [Steven?] Lis, M Gee, R Metcalfe (wearing cap), Ailsa Love, Jim McGregor (at rear), E Brierly (at front), Ron Gerrard, Margaret Gibbs, D Gregan, M Mulholland, and D Campbell. Information identifying players by name provided by donor. Title supplied by Library. The occasion on which these photographs were taken was a Sunday afternoon concert. Quantity: 4 colour original photographic print(s) one mounted. Physical Description: Dye coupler photographic prints with one mounted on card

Date: 1895

By: Kinsey, William Henry Scott, 1860-1931

Reference: PAColl-D-0050

Description: Large mounted print of the Wellington Garrison Band after winning the NZBB Association Contest in Timaru in 1895. They are all holding their instruments and the trophy sits on top of a drum at the front. Names given are: E Baker, A Williamson, R Herd, H Brenton, W H Smith, G E Smith, J A Donaldson, W Rennie, E Watkins, H Cummins, H Davis, W Scott, W Fountain, R W Nicholson, Sgt L McDonald, T Herd (Bandmaster), Corp J Bringins, Lt Corp T Goodchild, S Cimino, W Aisher, P N Denton, A J Bennett, H Anslow, R S Home, J Atkinson. Photograph taken by W Kinsey. Inscriptions: Mount recto - above image - Title; Mount recto - beneath image - Names of those in the band Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted. Physical Description: 36.5 x 49 cm mounted Provenance: Donated by Mr Nicholson, 29 Oct 1965

Date: 1911-1975

From: Hull-Brown, Ian Norman: Collection

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Hull-Brown

Description: Includes: Ted Heath and his music, with Dennis Lotis, Kathy Lloyd, Bobbie Britton. Australasian tour March 1955. Programme. "The Golden Horn" valve oil. 137 Vivian St, Wgtn. [4 stickers in a row all the same] National Youth Band on tour with NAC. [1975]. Back cover carries an advertisement for The Golden Horn, O Hull-Brown Ltd (est 1883). Programme (2 copies) Two examples of letterhead stationery, for: O. Hull-Brown of the Golden Horn, 137 Vivian Street; J W Copithorne, Golden Horn (3 copies) Joseph Higham, musical instrument makers (Manchestrer). Catalogue. 1911 (2 copies, both damaged). Also includes six postcards featuring wind instruments made by Joseph Higham. Wellington welcomes Scotland. Reception to rugby team, 5 June 1975. Programme Four receipts from O Hull-Brown, "The Golden Horn" to Norm Hull-Brown, 1927. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 24 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 1840 - 1850

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-004-5

Description: A page of assorted sketches, including studies of European men and women (one titled General Gool), a bandsman with a euphonium, another with a trumpet and drawings of Pacific Island weapons Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil with some watercolour, 134 x 151 mm

Date: ca 1880s

Reference: 1/2-002241-F

Description: A group of sixteen men in suits but not uniforms outside a building holding their musical instruments. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1860 - 1870

From: Pope, James Henry 1837-1913 :Scrap book [1860s]

Reference: E-043-q-149

Description: Cartoon at the top entitled `Prevention's better than cure', shows a group of brass musicians playing on the sidewalk outside a grand house. One of them is being offered money by a footman to go away. The extended caption reads - Jeames (excitedly), "Here - Here - Here's the shillin'! Quick - Quick - Off with you!" German imposter (affecting concern), "Dere is some vun ill?" Jeames, "Well, not just yet! But there prcious soon will be, if you don't knock off!". Engraver's initials - C.K. Cartoon at the bottom entitled `Gratifying!', shows two men on horseback conversing during a fox-hunt. Extended caption reads - Rich city man (who never rides upon less then `a hundred'), "Yes, new horse. Bought him last month. What do you think I gave for him?" Country friend, "O, £15, perhaps. Got him for cub-hunting, I suppose. Any `screw' does for that!" Possibly both published in Punch Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Titles Quantity: 2 b&w art print(s) stuck to page of scrapbook.. Physical Description: Wood engravings, stuck to page 275 x 215 mm

Date: 1904-1960s

From: Hull-Brown, Ian Norman: Collection

Reference: PAColl-7850

Description: Comprises: Photograph of guitar trio, ca 1960s Group portraits of an army regimental band (probably associated with the Featherston military camp as their drum bears the words "Featherston Regional Band Champ") ca 1920s. Photographs of band called "The Commanders" showing members at practice, on social occasions, and performing, ca 1950s. Photograph of drummer Gus Johnson, 5 December 1960. Photographs showing the manufacture of brass band instruments at the factory of Joseph Higham Limited, Manchester, England, 1904. The nine images showing the manufacture of brass instruments and drums at Joseph Higham Limited were probably taken as part of their display at the St Louis Exhibition of 1904 where they won a gold medal. One of the photographs prominantly displays a document authorising the firm an allotment of space at the exhibition. Images in this collection are among those published as illustrations in the Joseph Higham Limited's 1911 catalogue, available at Library reference Eph-B-MUSIC-Hull-Brown. The offices and factory of Joseph Higham Limited were located at 127 Strangeways, Manchester, England. Quantity: 32 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [194-?]

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-048408-G

Description: Brass band posing on a road at Trentham Military Camp, Wellington, taken ca 1940s by Sydney Charles Smith. Salvation Army and Church of England halls can be seen in the background. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - 3E 171 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000315-G

Description: Group portrait of an unidentified brass band taken outdoors. Photograph taken by William A Price in 1915. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [between 1856-1889]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/4-004898-G

Description: Military band member with helicon, photographed between 1856-1889, by William James Harding of Wanganui. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Helicon identified by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 2005

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008249

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee getting anxious at being surrounded by people with brass instruments. Debbie informs her that it is the National Brass Band Championships much to Jaimee relief. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 22 January 1906

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 10

Reference: PAColl-6208-25

Description: Crowd of people gathered in and around the grandstands at the Trentham Race Course on Wellington Anniversary Day in 1906. In the foreground are music stands and instruments. The women wear elaborate clothes and hats and many carry parasols. A row of flags stream from the top of the stadium. Photographed by Muir and MacKinlay on 22 January 1906. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: 1/2-065604-G

Description: Portrait of an unidentified man in uniform standing with a tuba, circa 1920. Photograph taken by George Leslie Adkin. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: [ca 1920]

Reference: 1/2-037526-G

Description: Window display in Lewis R Eady & Son Ltd, Auckland, circa 1920, advertising Conn trombones and saxophones. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 3 Sep 1944]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-06585-F

Description: J B Collins (Parnell) repairs one of the instruments of the 5th New Zealand [Infantry] Brigade Band at the Brigade workshops on the Adriatic sector in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 3 September 1944 by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1985

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1985].

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1985-09

Description: Shows a a graphic design of musical instruments drawn towards a vanishing point on the horizon of a keyboard: saxophone, guitars, violin and brass instruments. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 590 x 423 mm. (curved arch top).

Date: 1875 - 1885

Reference: A-213-013

Description: Six men seated and standing around a piano in a parlour. One is playing the piano, one a cornet or trumpet, one a flute, the others appear to be singing. They are viewed from behind or to the side and a table with dining chairs is behind them. There are pictures on the walls, and vases on top of the piano, with light falling on the front of the piano and reflected on the men's faces Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Sepia wash 152 x 190 mm

Date: 1972

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-0672

Description: Shows scenes of the New Zealand Army Band performing in Wanganui, in 1972. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film