Is anyone able to suggest what may be going on in this Victorian Carte de Visite which I estimate dates to the 1850s (click for larger image) ? I’ve enhanced the contrast but posted the original scan below too. It’s a group of village musicians outside an Inn, but what is the name of the Inn? And is that a decoration hanging above or just a part of a tree. I can see a large drum and some brass instruments, but what is the chap in the middle holding? Any thoughts, suggestions or insights greatfully received!
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Looks like it says Wheel Inn. I’m trying to identify which one!!..
Also the guy in the middle could be holding one of these maybe? :
https://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/serpent.htm
A serpent or a small version of one maybe?