Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 Autographs Actresses - Letter T Moten was Gerswhin´s preferred Bess

Moten was Gerswhin´s preferred Bess for the world premiere

shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier

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Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 Autographs Actresses - Letter T Moten was Gerswhin´s preferred BessStar Australian soprano (1861 1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Large signed photo dated by her in 1901 shown as Margherite in Gounod's Faust, matted to a total size of 12. 5 x 17. 1 inches, photo is 8. 1 x 12. 6 inches, crack at the top not affecting signature, some damage and loss of paper hidden under the mat, otherwise in very good condition.