Edison, Thomas. (1847–1931) [Gatti-Casazza, Giulio. (1869–1940)]
Signed Photograph to Gatti-Casazza
Impressive and unusal signed photograph inscribed by the great inventor to the influential Italian opera manager: "To Gatti-Casazza / Thos. A Edison." The photograph by Walter Scott Shinn of New York and in very fine condition. 18 x 25 cm. A spectacular association.Edison was the greatest inventor of the electrical age. His hundreds of inventions made him a giant public figure in America and around the world at the turn of the 20th century. Inventor of the first practical long-lasting light bulb and of the phonograph, it is not hyperbole to say that modern life would probably be very different without him!
Gatti-Casazza succeeded his father as manager of the municipal theatre in Ferrara and was manager of La Scala in Milan from 1898 to 1908, before his move to New York City where he was head of the Metropolitan Opera from 1908 to 1935. (5956)
Signed Photograph Science & Technology