Head shot of acclaimed Russian pianist and teacher Lhévinne, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, in pleasant recollection. Josef Lhevinne Los Angeles,...
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...
Head shot of American soprano Lyons. Monochromatic, glossy photo. Inscribed on the photograph: "To dear Mrs. Frankel with admiration and sincere friendship Edith Mason - March 1938 - ". Also printed in red ink is the photographer's copyright.
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...
Head shot of composer, conductor and pianist Ganz, 3/4 profile, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel with sincere adminration, most cordially yours Rudolph Ganz, December 1931." Also printed...
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"
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...
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....
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 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".
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.
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; 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,...
Photographic proof of Cecil Frankel (head shot) facing the camera; one of two very similar images. He's wearing a business suit with a vest, floral tie and a tie pin. Monochromatic, gelatin silver print . The photographic studio's name and...
Photographic proof of Cecil Frankel (head shot) facing the camera.; one of two similar images. He's wearing a business suit with a vest, tie and a pocket square. Monochromatic, gelatin silver print . The photographic studio's name and address...
