Thompson & Odell Artist Open Back 5 String Banjo c1880s Belleek Historically it has also been

Historically it has also been seen as a symbol of protection

Huang Yongyu (1924-): He is a famous painter and woodcut artist who created many posters for the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution

dating back to the late 19th century when foreign tobacco companies entered the Chinese market

A painter of great skill

The music publishing side of the operation was absorbed by Carl Fischer while the band and orchestra instrument segment was taken in by the Vega Company

Thompson & Odell Artist Open Back 5 String Banjo c1880s Belleek Historically it has also beenThis is the "Artist" model by Boston Massachusetts firm Thompson and Odell. This banjo is in great condition for its age. Its had "new" tuning machines added many years ago, the buttons are bone but still retains a friction violin peg for the fifth string. The neck is perfectly straight. No bow or warp. Currently strung with Clifford Essex nylon classical banjo strings. I've not adjusted the neck on this banjo, its as it would have been from new i. e.