Vintage Boston Symphony Orchestra 1881 George Henschel Photo Print Annotated 11x4

Vintage Boston Symphony Orchestra 1881 George Henschel Photo Print Annotated 11x4

Vintage panoramic historical print depicting the original Boston Symphony Orchestra under its first conductor, George Henschel, in 1881. The black and white image shows the orchestra posed with their instruments and includes the printed caption “1881: The original Boston Symphony Orchestra under conductor George Henschel.”

The reverse has a fascinating handwritten family annotation identifying one of the pictured cellists as “Grandpa Dick.” The writer notes that he is fourth from the end on the left side of the picture and describes his Van Dyke beard and hand resting on his knee. This personal annotation gives the piece an especially interesting genealogical and Boston music history connection.

This is a later vintage reproduction of the historic 1881 image rather than an original 1881 photograph. A wonderful piece for a Boston Symphony collector, classical music enthusiast, cellist, musician, or collector of historical photographs and ephemera.

Condition
Vintage preowned condition with age-related wear, light discoloration, edge and corner wear, and slight waviness or curvature. Handwritten ink annotation on reverse. Please review photos closely for condition.

Size
Approximately 11 x 4 inches

Materials
Printed paper, ink

Colors
Black, white, cream

Estimated Age
Vintage mid 20th century reproduction depicting the original 1881 Boston Symphony Orchestra


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