Comprehensive archive, assembled by Dr Frances Jones, of over 400 historic depictions of alphorns and other long wooden horns used for herding, in Switzerland and elsewhere, from Roman times to 1950.
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Explore the visual record of this iconic symbol of Switzerland. See how the instrument varied in shape, size and style over the centuries.
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The collection will be of particular interest to those curious about Swiss culture, history and tourism, folk instruments and ethnomusicology.
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Images, with all available supporting information, are included here for private enjoyment and research: reproduction on this site does not reflect rights of free distribution. Where an image is specifically designated as in the public domain, this is stated.
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