Toresella, Fanny - Large Signed Photo in Role 1892 Programs Opera Unsigned some minor wear on edges

some minor wear on edges

Original key from his personal collection of padlock keys

2 autograph notes signed - composer Montague Phillips (1885-1969)

Enjoyment of individual works or music of any composer will be enhanced by sampling other music of the same period as well as earlier and later works

Also signed on verso by the Polish pianist dated in Chicago

Toresella, Fanny - Large Signed Photo in Role 1892 Programs Opera Unsigned some minor wear on edgesItalian soprano (1856 1914), her last name can also be spelled as Torresella. Famous in her time and with an international career, left rare recordings around 1900. Larger size cabinet photo, shown in role (probably as Gilda in Rigoletto), a photo by Giovanni Contarini, Venice. Toresella signed on verso, inscribing this photo to Italian mezzo soprano Barbara Marchisio (1833 1919), dating in Venice in 1892. Size is 6. 7 x 9. 7 inches, gilded edges,