ALDA, Frances Autographs Singers U-Z dated 1898

dated 1898

margins are in poor condition

started to work in musicals and in a couple dozen films

1949) who gained fame for his unauthorized highwire walks between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris (1971)

Circa 1870s

ALDA, Frances Autographs Singers U-Z dated 1898New Zealand born Australian raised soprano (1879 1952), famous during the first three decades of the 20th century for her partnerships with Enrico Caruso at The Met Opera. Gorgeous black and white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Mim in Puccini's opera La Bohme. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10. 1 inches, small creases on corners, (not affecting signature), otherwise in very good