Ephemera: Dressed for Success

The above shot shows not only a '30s National Style 0 resonator guitar, but also a pair of Gibson tenor banjos (I think). The white duds and mix of instruments (check out the percussion section) sort-of makes me think this might've been one of the popular Puerto Rican/Latin-tinged bands from the '30s that tended to make a lot of use of National resonators. 1930s.

Harp and guitar? Heck yes. 1920s?

Backyard bowlback player. 1910s?

Kick drum and accordion and harmonica? Woah, Nelly. 1930s.

The rare in-tune autoharp makes an appearance in this Estonian band. 1930s?

Dress-up! An 1890s banjo for a revolution-era outfit? Oh well, we don't do historical accuracy that well these days, either. 1930s?

The '30s/'40s Kay-made banjo suggests this photo is probably from the '40s, too. Nice vest! Nice cabin!