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Image Not Available for Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.
Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.
Image Not Available for Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.

Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.7 x 24.3 cm (6 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/8047
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Members of the Zither Association discuss the musical choices for the concert.
Members of the Zither Association discuss the musical choices for the concert.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Max Albert, leader of The Zither Association. On the right his first zither dated 1841, on left his last zither dated 1882. In between his baton and music score.
Max Albert, leader of The Zither Association. On the right his first zither dated 1841, on left his last zither dated 1882. In between his baton and music score.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A gentleman from Tyrol plays the zither. A zither is a musical, string instrument.
A gentleman from Tyrol plays the zither. A zither is a musical, string instrument.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Close up of the strings on a zither.
Close up of the strings on a zither.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A concert by zither enthusiasts.
A concert by zither enthusiasts.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Zither from the region of Mittenwald, Germany called a "Mittenwald" zither, which has both sides rounded. The zither on the right is dated 1507.
A Zither from the region of Mittenwald, Germany called a "Mittenwald" zither, which has both sides rounded. The zither on the right is dated 1507.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for On the left: Norgewian zither from the 16th century called "Langleik". On the right: "Scheitholz" zither from France dated about 1700.
On the left: Norgewian zither from the 16th century called "Langleik". On the right: "Scheitholz" zither from France dated about 1700.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A gentleman tests the sound quality of his zither.
A gentleman tests the sound quality of his zither.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.
Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Miss Tomoko, sister of viscount Kyogoku, plays the Koto which is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument.
Miss Tomoko, sister of viscount Kyogoku, plays the Koto which is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Members of the order pierce themselves with a dagger-like instrument through both cheeks without slightest blood loss and without pain.
Members of the order pierce themselves with a dagger-like instrument through both cheeks without slightest blood loss and without pain.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The music of our Fathers. In a museum in Berlin there a musical instruments that were played by our ancestors. While outdoors on Kloster Street town noise rules, in this room a gentlemen plays a minuet by Mozart on a grand piano.
The music of our Fathers. In a museum in Berlin there a musical instruments that were played by our ancestors. While outdoors on Kloster Street town noise rules, in this room a gentlemen plays a minuet by Mozart on a grand piano.
Pilz
1930s
Photograph
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