Photograph of operatic mezzo-soprano singer Arden, wearing costume from her recital program, "Carmen's Dream", with headdress (mantilla with peineta, or large comb), earrings, sleeveless jacket (gilet), necklace. A large decorative fan with images...
Photograph of American sentimental song composer Jacobs-Bond, seated, wearing light colored robe. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscription reads: "To my very dear Mr. and Mrs. Frankel, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, 1919"
Jacobs-Bond, Carrie, 1862-1946; Bessie Herbert Frankel, 1884-1959
Black and white portrait of American sentimental song composer Jacobs-Bond Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscription reads: Sincerely, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, 1931
Cadman, Charles Wakefield, 1881-1946; Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959
Photograph of Cadman, wearing suit jacket and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed, in ink, "To my dear friends The Frankels, with affectionate "well wishings" and in admiration. Charles Wakefield Cadman".
Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973; Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Bartlett, Albert
Photograph of Spanish cellist and conductor Casals, head shot, in formal concert attire, from his first tour (1901-1902) of the United States. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, in autographed cardboard frame. Photographic company name and...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Clark, William Andrews, Jr., 1877-1934
Headshot of philanthropist Clark, Jr., wearing business suit and hat. He was founder of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1919, and supported construction of the Hollywood Bowl. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Written in ink, "To Mrs. Cecil...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Clark, William Andrews, Jr., 1877-1934
Head shot of philanthropist Clark, Jr., holding a cane and hat. He was founder of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1919, and supported construction of the Hollywood Bowl. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Written on the photograph: To: Mrs....
Photograph of American character actress and concert performer Esther Dale, standing, wearing gown, and ornament in her hair. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed in ink: "Cordial greetings to Mrs. Frankel, Esther Dale."
Head shot of composer and pianist Friml, wearing hat, suit jacket, bow tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Written in ink, "To My dear friends, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Frankel, in Kindly remembrance of Rolf Friml, Los Angeles, March...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Friml, Rudolf, 1879-1972; Shamberk, Vladimir
Photograph of artist's painting of Friml, arms folded, wearing formal attire and ring. Original painting was by Wisconsin artist Vladimir Shamberk (Samberk). Gelatin silver print, sepia-toned, glossy paper, affixed to cardboard frame. Inscribed...
Photograph of Sessions, attached to carboard frame. The wearing suit with detachable collar, seated in front of a pipe organ with four manuals. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photo: "for Miss Bessie Herbert Bartlett, very...
Profile of Scottish-born singer and music educator Bell T. Ritchie, wearing wrap, pearl necklace, ribbons in hair. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on photo and paper frame: "Sincerely yours Bell T. Ritchie, Mar 19-27".
Photograph, on cardboardframe, of a sculpture featuring the profile of Rodzinski, an American conductor of Polish descent. Monochromatic, glossy print. Handwritten on the frame: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, Charming Patroness of the Arts - my dear and...
Photograph of French violinist and composer Sauret, 3/4 profile, in concert attire. Also on this image is printed his name, with the caption "The Wonderful Violinist", as well as the photographers' names and location. Monochromatic print on...
Photograph of Welsh pianist, composer and satirist Templeton, seated in front of concert grand piano, wearing tuxedo with white tie, boutonniere. Monochromatic, glossy print. Inscribed on the back of the photograph: "Sincerely yours, Alec...
Profile of operatic baritone singer and recording star Tibbett, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. No date, no inscription on photograph. On the back, stamped in red ink, is the name of the performer and his management...
Head shot of Monteux, a French (later American) conductor and violist, wearing suit jacket, tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "Pour Bessie et Cecil Frankel avec les remerciements et la sincere...
Head shot of American born dancer, Monteux. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph in black ink: "A Madame Cecil Frankel que je ne peux m'empecher d'aimer tendrement, Nanci Monteux, Aug 1935." Written in white ink and...
