Calling card signed and inscribed by the composer in French, "Good for one place at the rehearsal of Tosca...G. Puccini." Card mounted in an elaborate velvet setup, with overall toning and fading (making the date nearly invisible but for a clearly drawn 'VIII'". Label of Charles Hamilton to the rear of frame. Framed under glass to overall 15.5 x 12.5 inches (40 x 32 cm).
Calling card signed and inscribed by the composer in French, "Good for one place at the rehearsal of Tosca...G. Puccini." Card mounted in an elaborate velvet setup, with overall toning and fading (making the date nearly invisible but for a clearly drawn 'VIII'". Label of Charles Hamilton to the rear of frame. Framed under glass to overall 15.5 x 12.5 inches (40 x 32 cm).