Tetrazzini, Luisa. (1871–1940). Signed Photograph. Of the legendary coloratura soprano, shown seated at a piano keyboard. A fine postcard photograph by J. Beagles & Co. of London (3.5 X 5.5 inches), boldly signed and dated in red ink: "Luisa Tetrazzini London 1908." Light mounting stains at margins, one small crease at upper right corner, else fine.
Called “The Florentine Nightingale,” she 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.
Called “The Florentine Nightingale,” she 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.
Tetrazzini, Luisa. (1871–1940). Signed Photograph. Of the legendary coloratura soprano, shown seated at a piano keyboard. A fine postcard photograph by J. Beagles & Co. of London (3.5 X 5.5 inches), boldly signed and dated in red ink: "Luisa Tetrazzini London 1908." Light mounting stains at margins, one small crease at upper right corner, else fine.
Called “The Florentine Nightingale,” she 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.
Called “The Florentine Nightingale,” she 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.