Steber, Eleanor. (1914-1990). Signed Photograph. Signed portrait photograph of the American soprano, a popular star at the Metropolitan who also sang the world premiere in 1948 of Samuel Barber's Knoxville, Summer of 1915, a work which she commissioned. Mounted on card and boldly signed in red ballpoint at the lower right. Photographed by Bender. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.3 cm).