Tetrazzini, Luisa. (1871–1940)
Signed Photograph
Signed halftone photograph of the legendary coloratura soprano, dated 1921. Tipped to a mount of brown paper. Corner creases to both the photograph and the mount, but overall in fine condition. 4.25 x 6 inches (10.5 x 15.1 cm), mounted to 6.75 x 8.5 inches (17.3 x 21.5 cm).Known as “The Florentine Nightingale,” Luisa Tetrazzini was extremely popular in the United States and was a star of the San Francisco Opera. The famous dish "Chicken Tetrazzini" was named for her, though sources differ as to whether it was created in San Francisco or by Chef George A. Escoffier of The Savoy in London. (15493)
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