Essen, Viola - Signed Photograph Autographs Actors - Letter N creator of the title role

creator of the title role in The Merry Widow in 1905

There is a printed (not real) signature of Stratton on verso of his CDV

dated in Brescia in 1929

in the Metropolitan Opera

and 2 autograph letters signed (8

Essen, Viola - Signed Photograph Autographs Actors - Letter N creator of the title roleAmerican ballet dancer (1925 1970), student of Mikhail Mordkin and an original member of the Ballet Theatre, precursor to the American Ballet Theatre. Gorgeous black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performing pose; ink stamped on verso by photographer Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 8 x 10. 1 inches, in excellent condition.