Entertainer Fritzi Scheff Promoting War Bonds, circa 1919
THF232677 / Entertainer Fritzi Scheff Promoting War Bonds, circa 1919
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Artifact Overview
During the First World War, the US government recruited celebrities to help sell Liberty Bonds to finance the war effort. Among them was Austrian-born opera singer Fritzi Scheff (1879-1954). She made her American debut in 1901 and became a muse of composer Victor Herbert. Scheff later starred in various films and performed on Vaudeville, broadening her audience appeal.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1919
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.49.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.875 in
Width: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
Stamp on verso: THE EDISON INSTITUTE LIBRARY
Inscription on verso: Mme Fritzi Scheff noted opera singer addressing a Victory Loan appeal and also singing to people at Chicago--using the Magnavox to reach the huge throng.
[Additional illegible inscription under linen backing.]
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