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...
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, 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 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....
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...
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"
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".
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 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...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Gunster, Frederick
Head shot of tenor soloist Gunster, with suit, tie, winged collar. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed, "To my good friend Bessie Herbert Bartlett, from Frederick Gunster". Undated.
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 standing with canes, carrying hats,...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Kochanski, Paul, 1887-1934; Engles, George
Profile photograph of Polish composer, arranger and violinist Kochanski (born Paweł Kochanski), wearing suit. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel with my best wishes, Paul Kochanski Los Angeles...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Lyons, Lucile M.
Photograph, head shot of Lucile Lyons, President of the National Federation of Musical Clubs Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "To my dear friend Bessie Frankel, with sincere and grateful affection,...
