This image shows a group of ancient egyptian street musicians. (1) Woman with a tall light harp with fourteen strings. (2) Cithara. (3) Te-bouni, or banjo. (4) Double flute. (5) Shoulder Harp. (6) Singer, clapping hands.

Ancient Egyptian Music

This image shows a group of ancient egyptian street musicians. (1) Woman with a tall light harp with…

(1850-1925) Polish operatic singer.  Renowned internationally for the high quality of his singing and the elegance of his bearing, he became the biggest male opera star of the late 19th century.

Jean De Reszke

(1850-1925) Polish operatic singer. Renowned internationally for the high quality of his singing and…

(1872-1932) German Opera Singer who was particularly successful in her rendering of Wagner. She was born in Anklam, Prussia on 15 June 1872. After receiving a musical education in Stettin, she made her operatic debut in Berlin in 1889 in the role of Undine. Highlights of her subsequent career in Germany included appearances in Wagner's works at the 1899 Bayreuth Festival and at the 1905/06 Munich Festival.

Johanna Gadski

(1872-1932) German Opera Singer who was particularly successful in her rendering of Wagner. She was…

Ms. Kellogg was a famous American singer known for her operas and soprano voice.

Clara Louisa Kellogg

Ms. Kellogg was a famous American singer known for her operas and soprano voice.

(1821-1887) "Swedish Nightingale" Swedish singer.

Jenny Lind

(1821-1887) "Swedish Nightingale" Swedish singer.

Born October 18, 1810 and died in December 1883. Was a famous Italian singer.

Giuseppe Mario

Born October 18, 1810 and died in December 1883. Was a famous Italian singer.

A Swedish operatic soprano.

Christine Nilsson

A Swedish operatic soprano.

(1859- ) The stage name of Mrs. Zoltan F. Dome, as an opera singer

Lillian Nordica

(1859- ) The stage name of Mrs. Zoltan F. Dome, as an opera singer

(1843- ) Opera singer

Adelina Patti

(1843- ) Opera singer

One of the most highly regarded opera singers of the 19th century. Giuseppe Verdi was not alone in calling her the greatest singer he ever heard.

Adelina Patti

One of the most highly regarded opera singers of the 19th century. Giuseppe Verdi was not alone in calling…

(1843-1919) Spanish/Italian opera singer and famous soprano.

Adelina Patti

(1843-1919) Spanish/Italian opera singer and famous soprano.

Famous opera singer of the 19th century.

Adelina M. C. Patti

Famous opera singer of the 19th century.

Marcella Sembrich (February 15, 1858 – January 11, 1935 was the stage name of the Polish coloratura soprano, Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

Marcella Sembrich

Marcella Sembrich (February 15, 1858 – January 11, 1935 was the stage name of the Polish coloratura…

A detail of a Singer sewing machine.

Details of a sewing machine

A detail of a Singer sewing machine.

A detailed illustration of one of the most collected sewing machines of all time. Today, many of these machines, over a century old, are still in use.

Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine

A detailed illustration of one of the most collected sewing machines of all time. Today, many of these…