Twelve members of a band (2 women,10 men) are seated in a semi-circle holding their instruments. They are in a foyer or music area of a residence or building, possibly a medical facility. A staircase leads to upper floor to the left; stenciling can be seen on the upper left of the coffered ceiling with a portion of a word beginning with "medic". Also observed are Oriental carpets on the floor and a grand piano in the background. Instruments include a trombone, tuba, trumpet, cello, violin, banjo, drum, and saxophones. The musicians are dressed formally. Please see also photograph number 0358, taken at the same time. DATE NOTES: Circa 1924. ORIG. IMAGE: 8" x 10" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: yes. KEYWORDS: Music, orchestra, concert.
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