1950 World's largest ocarina display Washington D.C. Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.C. M. Lindsay, a 60-year-old retired navy man, is captured playing a unique, large bass ocarina in Washington, D.C. He is seated, deeply engaged with the instrument. The ocarina, claimed to be the world’s largest, weighs 11 pounds and rests on a stand. A case is visible on the floor, suggesting a musical performance setup. This photograph showcases Lindsay preparing for the Golden Age hobby show held at the Commerce department building in November 1950. The event highlights talents and hobbies of people aged 50 and older, celebrating creativity and passion in the later stages of life. Lindsay's performance with the ocarina, an unusual and oversized musical instrument, emphasizes the spirit of innovation and enthusiasm among seniors.Text present on photo:HEAVY MUSIC—C. M. Lindsay, 60-year-old retired navy man, plays his 11-pound bass ocarina in Washington, D. C. He will display the instrument as the “world’s largest” ocarina at the Golden Age hobby show in the Commerce department building this month. Exhibitors must be 50 or older.STAR2nd EditionNOV 17 1950- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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