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...
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".
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...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Thomas, John Charles, 1891-1960
Head and shoulder photograph of baritone opera, operetta and concert singer Thomas, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Undated. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "For Mrs. Cecil Frankel, most sincerely, John Charles...
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".
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,...
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,...
Publicity postcard with portrait of British Bass singer Mills, seated. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "With very good wishes, your Sincerely, R. Watkin Mills, Xmas 1909". Divided back; no writing on verso.
Publicity postcard with portrait of British Bass singer Mills. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy image. Inscribed faintly on the photograph: "To Miss Bessie Bartlett with kindest regards, 6/9/09, Sincerely yours, R. Watkin Mills". No...
