Man in suit with winged collar, glasses. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, on cardboard stock. nscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, the foremost patroness of the great art of music. Moris [?], Los Angeles, 1930". Two bars of...
Portrait of man in casual attire, seated, wearing jacket, open collared shirt, glasses, watch. Monochromatic. Inscription on photograph reads "To my dearest friend Bessie with Love [?], 1944." Written on the back in pencil, "To Mrs. Cecil...
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 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...
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...
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 singer and actress Ruth Etting, known as "America's sweetheart of song". Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To my dear Bessie Frankel, with my deep admiration and devotion, Lovingly, Ruth".
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".
Cameo of Fay Thomas, at that time the widow of Theodore Thomas, the first conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, on paper stock. Monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, In sincere thanks of my wonderful 70th...
Portrait of man wearing suit, tie, watch fob, with handle-bar moustache. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glued to cardboard backing. Inscription in Italian, to "Signorini Bettison Bartlett" , dated 1909. Photographer's name and logo cut or...
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....
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Davis, Douglas
Photograph of concert musician Davis, seated, wearing suit and tie, glasses. Monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed in pen, "To my very wonderful friend, Mrs. Frankel, with kindest regards, Douglas Davis".
Head shot of Prussian-born musician Claire Dux, wearing what appears to be a pearl necklace. She was an operatic and concert soprano with a successful career in continental Europe, England, and the United States, performing with the Los Angeles...
Head shot of man wearing suit jacket, tie, glasses. Monochromatic. Inscription on photograph reads "To my dear friends Bessie and Cecil, very affectionately [?], Hollywood, April 1942"
Postcard features a monochromatic image of Austrian singer Lilly (Dorn) Hertz and her husband, German-born conductor Alfred Hertz, who at this time was the music director of the San Francisco Symphony. Both are seated in an outdoor patio setting,...
