Manns, August - Signed Vintage Cabinet Photograph 1894 Autographs Singers E-H some small creases on cardboard

some small creases on cardboard edges and at the very bottom of the photo

showing a scene from Act II from Tannhauser

who created a number of operettas in the 1920's

Great signed cabinet style photo

Italian contralto (1905-1983)

Manns, August - Signed Vintage Cabinet Photograph 1894 Autographs Singers E-H some small creases on cardboardGerman born British conductor (1825 1907), and Music Director of London's Crystal Palace, who had many important protegees including Arthur Sullivan, Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry, and others. Beautiful cabinet photograph with his signature on the front and verso, dated in 1894, inscribed with a short sentiment. Photo by Negretti & Zambra, Crystal Palace, London. Size is 4. 2 x 6. 5 inches, minor damage on the front, mounting traces on verso, in overall