Portrait of Opera Singer Adelina Patti, circa 1878

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Artifact Overview

Adelina Patti (1843-1919), considered one of the most renowned opera singers of her time, was born in Madrid, Spain. The daughter of two Italian opera singers, Patti made her operatic debut in 1859, beginning a career that spanned nearly 60 years. She travelled extensively throughout Europe and America, where the pure quality of her voice captivated composers, royalty, and the public.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cabinet photograph

Subject Date

circa 1878

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

87.18.30.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Albumen process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.25 in

Inscriptions

front: Adelina Patti
Portrait of Opera Singer Adelina Patti, circa 1878