Photograph, profile of Finnish conductor and cellist Schnéevoigt, at that time conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, on paper backing. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "To the charming Mrs....
Portrait of Finnish pianist Schnéevoigt, wearing corsage and wrap, looking away from the camera. She was married to Georg Schnéevoigt, conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, on paper backing. Inscribed on...
Photograph of American violinist and recording artist Shuchari, looking away from camera. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel with all my best wishes Sincerely Sadah Shuchari, Los Angeles Feb....
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...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Simonsen, Axel
Portrait of Viennese cellist Simonsen, 3/4 profile, wearing suit with pinstripes, striped tie, winged collar. Monochromatic. Undated. Signed in German, to Mrs. Cecil Frankel.
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"
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...
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...
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 pianist and lecturer Isabelle Yalkovsky (Byman), standing, wearing a sleeveless dress. She performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and others throughout the United States and Canada in the 1920s and...
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 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 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...
