Trombone History: Waits Images

Added the below image to the 19th Century Timeline (2nd half). There are a couple of other images related to waits in the timeline—they’re also included below, along with their captions. Waits were evidently taken more seriously in the tradition’s early centuries. Several other entries on waits can be found in the 16th century, 17th [...]

Trombone History: Two British Images

Smith organ case

Added two new images, both of them British in origin, to the Trombone History Timeline, 17th century (first half) and 17th century (second half)— 1643—London, England: A painting on an the case of an organ by Christian Smith depicts a trombonist (see facing image; public domain) (Parrott, Grett and Solompne Singing). c. 1680—England: A wash [...]