Tulalip Indian School Band Native American 1908 Real Photo Postcard

Brass bands, like the one depicted, were a widespread phenomenon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often featuring uniformed musicians playing a range of instruments including euphoniums, trombones, trumpets, and percussion. Their popularity spanned both civilian and military contexts, serving as key components of public entertainment and community cohesion. The attire and instrument types strongly suggest a period roughly between 1900 and the 1920s.