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
Collection Title
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
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