Hardback scrapbook with felt cover containing photographs of brass instruments compiled by 'J.D. Blaikley' (David James Blaikley) in 1910 while at Boosey and Co. Includes purchased instruments and photographs of repaired instruments. Photographs are annotated with instrument names, serial numbers, measurements, and dates received. The album has entries dated after Blaikley's death in 1936 suggesting it was also added to by other employees of Boosey and Co.
Photographs of Brass Instruments, Book 2, Boosey and Co.
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