Mojica, José. (1895–1974)

Signed Photograph

Signed doubleweight Fernand de Gueldre of Chicago portrait photograph the Mexican tenor and film actor who retired from show business to become a Franciscan friar.  Mojica has inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera:  "To my friend Chas. H. / Drumheller a remembrance / of our 1924–25 season—Most / sincerely / José Mojica / Chicago Civic Opera."  Small area of spotting to left margin, small loss to lower left corner, else in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). (20289)

Signed Photograph
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