A group of musicians on a quayside at San Juan, Puerto Rico

A group of musicians on a quayside at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The photographer is looking down from on board a cruise ship at a quayside showing six musicians playing for the passengers from alongside a corrugated iron shed on the quay. Their instruments are a trumpet, two guitars, bongos, a decorated cajon and maracas. Sitting next to them is an official guide. A notice on the shed reads "Notice. Do not fail to attend informal reception from 4 to 5.30 today in honor of visitors at Governor's Palace".

Object Details

ID: P94938
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: February - March 1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 167 mm
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